Hyundai i30 2010 vs Volkswagen Golf 2008

 
Hyundai i30
2010 - 2012
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 1.4 Petrol1.4 Petrol

Performance

Power: 109 HP80 HP
Torque: 137 NM132 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.7 seconds14 seconds
Hyundai i30 is more dynamic to drive.
Hyundai i30 engine produces 29 HP more power than Volkswagen Golf, whereas torque is 5 NM more than Volkswagen Golf. Thanks to more power Hyundai i30 reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.86.4
Real fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km6.9 l/100km
By specification Hyundai i30 consumes 0.6 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf, which means that by driving the Hyundai i30 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 90 litres of fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai i30 consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Golf.
Fuel tank capacity: 53 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 910 km in combined cycle850 km in combined cycle
1010 km on highway1070 km on highway
710 km with real consumption790 km with real consumption

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
1250 litres1305 litres
Despite its longer length, Hyundai i30 has 10 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Golf. This could mean that the Hyundai i30 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 55 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 (kg): 1`7201`750
Safety: no data
Quality:
average

above average
Volkswagen Golf has fewer problems.
According to annual technical inspection data Hyundai i30 has serious deffects in 20 percent more cases than Volkswagen Golf, so Volkswagen Golf quality is probably better
Average price (€): 34004400
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
Volkswagen Golf has
  • more full fuel tank mileage
  • fewer faults
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