The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 21,200
€ 16,200
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘ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 Plus 1.2 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.8 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
169.3
165.5 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
2989 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
7.09 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
1KP
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CBZ*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
104 hp
98 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
117 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
28.74 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
32 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
579 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
579 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.2 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
