The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (18 - ..)
€ 23,800

€ 17,500

€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘ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 BMT is 5.4 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 6.5 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
63.8
69.3
76.6
57.3
70.7
80.7
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.8 in
Height
57.3 in
101.5
165.5
104.3
170.9
165.5 in
Length
170.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
3197 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.2 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
1KP
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
104 hp
99 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
184 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
116 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4
▶ REPLAY
30.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
30.74 lb/hp
27.71 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
55 mpg
38 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
501 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
795 mi
501 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
117.5 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
88.5 kWh
117.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1138 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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