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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIvsHyundai i30 III · Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI

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

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Volkswagen Golf VIII

2.0 TDI

150 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2020-2024
VS

Hyundai i30 III · Facelift 2024

1.6 T-GDI

150 hp1598 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2025-present

Comparison overview

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Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.8 s
  • Fastest top speed
    223 km/h
    139 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    55/100
  • Best performance score
    46/100
  • Best economy score
    96/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,353kg2,983lb
1,330kg2,932lb
Gross weight
1,930kg4,255lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
To 99% top speed
94.4s99% target: 221 km/h / 137 mph
Calculated
84.9s99% target: 204 km/h / 127 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.8s
8.9s
0-200 km/h
41.6s
Calculated
62.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
3.9L/100 km60.3mpg US72.4mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.2L/100 km73.5mpg US88.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
16.4s
Calculated
16.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
111hp/t83kW/t50hp/1000 lb
Calculated
113hp/t84kW/t51hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
251Nm/t168lb-ft/ton
Calculated
188Nm/t126lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Displacement
1,968cc120cu in
1,598cc98cu in
Length
4,287mm169in
4,340mm171in
Width
1,789mm70in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,491mm59in
1,465mm58in
Wheelbase
2,619mm103in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
1,573mm62in
Rear track
1,519mm60in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance-
150mm6in
Trunk volume
380L
395L
Max trunk volume
1,237L
1,301L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank-
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDIHyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI3,500 rpm1,600-3,000 rpm3,750 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI5,500 rpm1,500-4,000 rpm5,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.8 s
8.9 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.6 s
62.4 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.7 s
2.7 s
330 ft
101 m
7.2 s
7.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.7 s
10.7 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.9 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.4 s
16.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
142 km/h
88 mph
139 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
1,330 kg
2,932 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 VIII2.0 TDI
223 km/h
139 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
206 km/h
128 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI8.8 s
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI8.9 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI and Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 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 VIII2.0 TDI
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.8 s
223 km/h
139 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
150 hp
112 kW
8.9 s
206 km/h
128 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 VIII2.0 TDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.8 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Hyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.9 s
Top speed
206 km/h
128 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VIII2.0 TDIHyundaii30 IIIFacelift 20241.6 T-GDI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.8 s
8.9 s
Top speed
223 km/h
139 mph
206 km/h
128 mph
Lightness
1,353 kg
2,983 lb
1,330 kg
2,932 lb
Fuel consumption
3.9 L/100 km
60.3 mpg US
72.4 mpg UK
-
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,287 mm
168.8 in
Height
1,491 mm
58.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,340 mm
170.9 in
Height
1,465 mm
57.7 in
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
111 hp/t
83 kW/t
9.0 kg/hp
113 hp/t
84 kW/t
8.9 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.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI
Consumption3.9 L/100 km60.3 mpg US72.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km6.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi10.98 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used585 L155 US gal129 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,024 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VIII 2.0 TDI

  • Has 90 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 17 km/h (11 mph) higher top speed

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai i30 III Facelift 2024 1.6 T-GDI

  • Is 23 kg lighter
  • Has 2 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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