The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT (17 - 18) vs. Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid (19 - ..)
€ 22,800

€ 32,000

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000
ⓘ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 8.3 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.1
71.7
81.1
70.8 in
Width
71.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.1 in
58.7 in
Height
57.1 in
103.1
167.6
106.3
176
167.6 in
Length
176 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4343 lb

Weight Difference:
593 lb
17.13 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
AU
Generation
AE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*DGT*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
139 hp
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
113 hp
139 hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
123 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
▶ REPLAY
25.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.9 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
25.38 lb/hp
24.9 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
214 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
57 mpg
214 mpg
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
51 mpg
city
No data
62 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
758 mi
Range
2429 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
758 mi
2429 mi
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
20.8 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
84.3 kWh
20.8 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
42 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1100 lb
Maximum Payload
882 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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