The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI (13 - 15)
€ 23,400

€ 20,000

€ 23,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘ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 Coupe 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2793 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
395 lb
12.39 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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 Coupe 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 Coupe 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 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
30.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
30.65 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
49 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
40 mpg
city
29 mpg
56 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
712 mi
Range
549 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
712 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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).
113.6 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
98.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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