The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 23,700

€ 25,600
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 considerably. The VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
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 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
3265 lb
Curb Weight
2992 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.36 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
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 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
20.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.66 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
526 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
526 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
123.1 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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