The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 25,600
€ 21,300
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 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 1.6 GDI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
368 lb
11.38 %
General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 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
Hyundai i30 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 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 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
114 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
697 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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).
127 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
