Hyundai i30 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

Select specific versions of each model (by engine capacity, power, drivetrain and gearbox) for an accurate comparison

 
Hyundai i30
2010 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticManual/Automatic
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Front wheel drive (FWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Hyundai i30 is available only with front wheel drive, while Volkswagen Golf can be equipped with front wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.4 - 1.61.4 - 2.0

Performance

Power: 90 - 126 HP80 - 210 HP
Torque: 137 - 260 NM132 - 320 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11 - 14.9 seconds6.9 - 14 seconds
In general, Volkswagen Golf are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Hyundai i30. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.4 - 6.94.9 - 7.4
Hyundai i30 petrol engines consumes on average 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than Volkswagen Golf. On average, Hyundai i30 equipped with diesel engines consume 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.28 m4.20 m
Width: 1.78 m1.79 m
Height: 1.48 m1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i30 is 8 cm longer than the Volkswagen Golf, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 340 litres350 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1250 litres1305 litres
Turning diameter: 10.2 meters11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 0.8 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Golf, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`777 kg~ 1`864 kg
Net weight:~ 1`247 kg~ 1`263 kg
Load capacity:~ 530 kg~ 601 kg
Hyundai i30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 13 procentiem less than Volkswagen Golf. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety: no data
Quality:
below average

above average
Average price (€): 28003400
Rating in user reviews: 8.3/10 8.7/10
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • lower fuel consumption
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
  • fewer faults
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