The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI (09 - 13) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 27,600
€ 21,300
€ 27,600
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 2.0 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 2.0 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 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3254 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
11.92 %
General
VW Golf Plus 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CFH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
138 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
23.58 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
55 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
670 mi
Range
492 mi
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
670 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf Plus 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1243 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
