The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (13 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 33,700

€ 23,300

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf GTI Performance is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
58.3
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.7
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.1 in
103.4
168
104.3
175.4
168 in
Length
175.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3091 lb
Curb Weight
2932 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.14 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
AU
Generation
PDE
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 Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CHH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 4700 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
227 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
258 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.25 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
13.62 lb/hp
21.25 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
40 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
29 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
526 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
485 mi
526 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
111.8 kWh
VW Golf GTI Performance
121.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft







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