The Comparative Analysis :

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)

€ 25,600
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13) VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
€ 25,000
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

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 9.9 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 7.7 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
63.8
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
69.3
76.6
56.1
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
70.7
80.7
69.3 in
Width
70.7 in
76.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
63.8 in
Height
56.1 in
Blueprint VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
101.5
165.5
Blueprint Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
104.3
175.4
165.5 in
Length
175.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3234 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI DSG (09 - 13)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
7.14 %
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)

General

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI

Performance

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

548 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

433 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI

 REPLAY
31.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
31.1 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
48 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
697 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
697 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
100.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Golf Plus 1.6 TDI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1241 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft
41.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft