The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 23,300
€ 21,300
€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf 1.6 TDI is 4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
58.3
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
169.3
165.3 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
2948 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.78 %
General
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
1K
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
104 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
28.35 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
727 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
727 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
