The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI Automatic (13 - 15)
€ 26,000

€ 21,400

€ 26,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 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 BMT
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 BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2864 lb
4387 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.69 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
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 BMT
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 BMT
184 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
116 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
31.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
31.18 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
53 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
47 mpg
city
26 mpg
57 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
777 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
777 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
90.4 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI BMT
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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