The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (12 - 14) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
€ 22,800

€ 24,400

€ 22,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.8 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
58.7
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.7 in
Height
57.9 in
103.1
167.5
104.3
169.3
167.5 in
Length
169.3 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
2895 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.95 %

General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
27.84 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
60 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
51 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
797 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
797 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
80.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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