The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 32,800

€ 21,300

€ 32,800
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 a little. The VW Golf GTI is 3.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
57.8
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
57.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.9
104.3
169.3
165.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.46 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
151.6 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 GTI
151.6 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 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