The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 32,800

€ 23,700

€ 32,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 Coupe 1.6 T GDI.
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T 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 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2992 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.44 %

General
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T 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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
232 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI
221 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
153 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
13.5 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI
29 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
428 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf GTI
428 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf GTI
151.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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