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VW Golf vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (333 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (25,200 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – VW Golf or Hyundai i30?

VW Golf vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

VW Golf

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  • substantially more power
  • substantially more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • very slightly lighter

Hyundai i30

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  • only slightly cheaper
  • only slightly more trunk space

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

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Hyundai i30 is only slightly cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the VW Golf costs 25,200 £ . That’s a price difference of around 638 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the VW Golf uses 1.1 L/100km and is substantially more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 4.8 L/100km.

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Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the VW Golf offers substantially more power – delivering 333 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 183 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the VW Golf is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 4.6 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 4.3 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the VW Golf delivers substantially more torque with 420 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 170 Nm more.

Golf

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, VW Golf is very slightly lighter – 1,307 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 8 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers only slightly more boot space – 395 L compared to 381 L. That’s a difference of about 14 L.

When it comes to payload, the VW Golf carries barely more – 508 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 23 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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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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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
25,200 - 47,600 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
1.1 - 8.1 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
131 - 143 km
Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
19.7 kWh
Battery Capacity
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co2
25 - 184 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
40 - 55 L
Fuel tank capacity
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Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
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Curb weight
1,307 - 1,662 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
273 - 381 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
4,282 - 4,296 mm
Length
-
Width
1,789 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
1,454 - 1,483 mm
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
1,129 - 1,237 L
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
438 - 508 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol MHEV, Petrol, Diesel, Plugin Hybrid
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 333 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
4.6 - 10.2 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
203 - 270 km/h
Max Speed
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Torque
220 - 420 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
4
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 245 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,498 - 1,984 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, F, G, C, B
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
VW
Brand
Hyundai
Is the VW Golf offered with different drivetrains?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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