The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,400
€ 19,800
€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
392 lb
12.3 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
1KP
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
40 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
712 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
