Volkswagen Golf 2008 vs Hyundai i30 2010

 
Volkswagen Golf
2008 - 2012
Hyundai i30
2010 - 2012
Gearbox: ManualManual
Engine: 2.0 Diesel1.6 Diesel
Camshaft drive: Timing beltTiming 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: 140 HP115 HP
Torque: 320 NM260 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.3 seconds11.6 seconds
Volkswagen Golf is more dynamic to drive.
Volkswagen Golf engine produces 25 HP more power than Hyundai i30, whereas torque is 60 NM more than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Volkswagen Golf reaches 100 km/h speed 2.3 seconds faster.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 4.94.4
Real fuel consumption: 5.8 l/100km5.9 l/100km
By specification Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Golf could require 75 litres more fuel.
But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Golf consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres53 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 1120 km in combined cycle1200 km in combined cycle
1370 km on highway1290 km on highway
940 km with real consumption890 km with real consumption

Engines

Average engine lifespan: 390'000 km320'000 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: 8 years15 years
Engine spread: Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai Accent, Kia Venga
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts.

Dimensions

Length: 4.20 m4.28 m
Width: 1.79 m1.78 m
Height: 1.48 m1.48 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 litres340 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down
1305 litres1250 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Golf has 10 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai i30. The Hyundai i30 may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Volkswagen Golf (by 55 litres).
Turning diameter: 11 meters10.2 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 (kg): 1`9101`820
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 (€): 44003600
Pros and Cons: Volkswagen Golf has
  • timing belt engine
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • longer expected engine lifespan
  • fewer faults
Hyundai i30 has
  • timing chain engine
  • better manoeuvrability
  • lower price
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