The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (17 - 18)
€ 26,000

€ 17,500

€ 26,000
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
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2743 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
500 lb
15.42 %

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

7-speed dual clutch 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 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 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
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.71 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 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
53 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
57 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 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