The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (14 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
€ 22,200

€ 25,000

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 7.9 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.7
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.7 in
Height
56.1 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
175.4
167.5 in
Length
175.4 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
2864 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.63 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
AU
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DBK*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
108 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
26.52 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
59 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
51 mpg
city
37 mpg
65 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
82.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
82.2 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
166 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







36 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft