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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIvsHyundai i30 III · Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Hyundai i30 III · Facelift 2020

1.5 T-GDi

160 hp1482 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    224 km/h
    139 mph
  • Lightest
    1,265 kg
    2,789 lb
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
Power
150hp112kW
160hp119kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
253Nm187lb-ft
Curb weight
1,265kg2,789lb
1,282kg2,826lb
Gross weight
1,840kg4,057lb
1,860kg4,101lb
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
89.2s99% target: 222 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
90.6s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.5s
8.6s
0-200 km/h
38.9s
Calculated
42.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.1s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.2s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
119hp/t88kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
125hp/t93kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
198Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
197Nm/t132lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,000km621mi
Calculated
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Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,482cc90cu in
Length
4,284mm169in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,456mm57in
1,455mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
-
Trunk volume
380L
395L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
-
CO2 emissions
115g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSIHyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDiPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi5,500 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.1 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.5 s
8.6 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
38.9 s
42.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.1 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.6 s
10.6 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.6 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.2 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
145 km/h
90 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
160 hp
119 kW

Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi has 10 hp more than Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
253 Nm
187 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
1,282 kg
2,826 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
224 km/h
139 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI8.5 s
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi8.6 s

Although Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi has more power, Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI and Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
224 km/h
139 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
160 hp
119 kW
8.6 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
Power
160 hp
119 kW
0-100 km/h8.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII1.5 TSIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20201.5 T-GDi
Power
150 hp
112 kW
160 hp
119 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
253 Nm
187 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.5 s
8.6 s
Top speed
224 km/h
139 mph
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,265 kg
2,789 lb
1,282 kg
2,826 lb
Fuel consumption
5.0 L/100 km
47.0 mpg US
56.5 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,284 mm
168.7 in
Height
1,456 mm
57.3 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,455 mm
57.3 in
Range score
1,000 km
621 mi
-
CO2 score
115 g/km
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
119 hp/t
88 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
125 hp/t
93 kW/t
8.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI
Consumption5 L/100 km47 mpg US56.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km8.75 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.08 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used750 L198 US gal165 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,313 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 1.5 TSI

  • Is 17 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 4 km/h (2 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2020 1.5 T-GDi

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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