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Hyundai i10 vs VW Golf comparison

Compare performance (90 HP vs 333 HP), boot space and price (14,600 £ vs 25,200 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i10 or VW Golf?

Hyundai i10 vs VW Golf: Key differences

Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly cheaper
  • noticeably lighter

VW Golf

4.6 (1 Reviews)
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  • considerably more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • clearly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

i10

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Hyundai i10 is clearly cheaper – starting at 14,600 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 10,633 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i10 with 4.9 L/100km. The difference is about 3.8 L/100km.

Golf

Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers considerably more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 90 HP. That’s roughly 243 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is clearly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai i10 takes 11.4 s. That’s about 6.8 s quicker.

Looking at top speed, the VW Golf is noticeably faster – reaching 270 km/h, while the Hyundai i10 tops out at 175 km/h. The difference is around 95 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers considerably more torque with 420 Nm compared to 172 Nm. That’s about 248 Nm more.

i10

Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Hyundai i10 is noticeably lighter – 996 kg compared to 1,307 kg. The difference is around 311 kg.

Looking at boot space, the VW Golf offers markedly more boot space – 381 L compared to 252 L. That’s a difference of about 129 L.

For maximum load capacity, the VW Golf offers slightly more capacity – up to 1,237 L, about 187 L more than the Hyundai i10.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries moderately more – 508 kg compared to 423 kg. That’s a difference of about 85 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The VW Golf stands well ahead of its rival in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

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Golf

VW Golf

  • Engine Type : Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 333 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
  • Electric Range : 131 - 143 km
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Hyundai i10

The Hyundai i10 is a cheeky city car that squeezes big-car confidence into a pocket-friendly package, carving through tight streets with surprising composure and sensible practicality. For buyers after low fuss, sensible equipment and wallet-friendly running costs, it's a smart, no-nonsense pick that makes sense whether you're a first-time driver or need a reliable second car.

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Reviews Hyundai i10

5 (1 Reviews)
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Theo
9 Dec 2025, 19:15:09

Ideal A/B-class car. It has the price of a good A-class but the size and presence of a B-segment car. The annoying thing is that only a bike rack is allowed on the towbar (on my i10 from 2020 — the 2nd generation already after 2015). I’m still waiting for an iX10 version: a bit taller but otherwise the same.

VW Golf

The VW Golf remains the everyman’s favourite — cleverly balanced, composed and just posh enough to feel grown-up without pretending to be something it’s not. It slips through town and eats up longer trips with a refined cabin, practical layout and a kindly, capable character that turns everyday driving into something a little bit special.

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Reviews VW Golf

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Costs and Consumption
Price
14,600 - 19,000 £
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Consumption L/100km
4.9 - 5.5 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
co2
110 - 124 g/km
co2
25 - 184 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
36 L
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
996 - 1,099 kg
Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Trunk capacity
252 L
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Length
3,670 - 3,675 mm
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Width
1,680 mm
Width
1,789 mm
Height
1,480 - 1,483 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Max trunk capacity
1,050 L
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Payload
344 - 423 kg
Payload
438 - 508 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Automated Manual
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Power HP
63 - 90 HP
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
11.4 - 18.4 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Max Speed
143 - 175 km/h
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Torque
93 - 172 Nm
Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
46 - 66 kW
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,197 cm3
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
VW
What drivetrain options does the Hyundai i10 have?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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