The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)

€ 27,500
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
€ 21,300
 Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
€ 27,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300

ⓘ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 5.9 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
57.9
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
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 GDI
3305 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
439 lb
13.28 %
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 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 automatic transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
*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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
158 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

▶ REPLAY
20.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
20.92 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
542 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1127 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft