The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4 (16 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 16,400

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,400
ⓘ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 Coupe 1.4.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
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 Coupe 1.4
3234 lb
Curb Weight
2765 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.53 %

General
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
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 manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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
104 hp
99 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
99 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
99 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
Performance
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
548 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
▶ REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.93 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
27.93 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
42 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
53 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
697 mi
Range
588 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
588 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
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).
106.1 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
106.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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