Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Hyundai i30 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 102 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.3 seconds | 12.1 seconds | |
| Volkswagen Golf engine produces 24 HP less power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Hyundai i30. Despite less power, Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 0.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.7 | 6.9 | |
| Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Volkswagen Golf over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 53 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 820 km in combined cycle | 760 km in combined cycle | |
| 1000 km on highway | 890 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Golf gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 480'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Volkswagen Golf engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 20 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Audi A3, Volkswagen Touran | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Volkswagen Golf engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine: This engine is simple and reliable, rarely causing significant issues for owners.
Fluctuating idle speed is often linked to a clogged fuel pump strainer or air leaks in the intake system. If vibrations or ... More about Volkswagen Golf 2008 1.6 engine Hyundai i30 2011 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.20 m | 4.28 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Golf is 8 cm shorter than the Hyundai i30, 2 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 350 litres | 340 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1305 litres | 1250 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Golf is 0.8 metres more than that of the Hyundai i30, which means Volkswagen Golf can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight: | 1`810 kg | 1`740 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`190 kg | 1`214 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 620 kg | 526 kg | |
| Volkswagen Golf load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 15 procentiem more than Hyundai i30. Therefore, Volkswagen Golf is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | above average | 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 (€): | 3400 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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