The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 22,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 is 3.8 inches shorter, 0.8 inches narrower and 5.9 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
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 CRDi
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
5.6 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
1KP
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*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
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
114 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.27 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
28.27 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
43 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
697 mi
Range
599 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
599 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
113.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 CRDi
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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