The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
€ 25,800

€ 24,400

€ 25,800
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 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 1.6 T GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 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 1.6 T GDI
3170 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
157 lb
4.95 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
120 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
148 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
26.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
26.42 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
29 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
542 mi
Range
451 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 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 Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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