The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf GTI Performance DSG (17 - 18) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
€ 35,900

€ 24,400

€ 35,900
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 GTI Performance is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI.
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
58.3
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
58.3 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
104.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
3120 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.4 %

General
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*DLB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
242 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
273 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf GTI Performance
273 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Performance
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
154 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.89 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI Performance
12.89 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf GTI Performance
37 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
493 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf GTI Performance
493 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 Performance
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf GTI Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 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