The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue (15 - 16)
€ 25,600

€ 22,300

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,300
ⓘ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 Plus 1.4 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 6.1 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.7
70.1
80.7
69.3 in
Width
70.1 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.8 in
Height
57.7 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 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
3265 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
7.9 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
1KP
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
133 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.44 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
22.44 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
867 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
867 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
78.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi blue
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1226 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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