Volkswagen e-Golf (2016 – 2021) vs Hyundai i30 (2016 – 2018): specs compared
The Hyundai i30 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 140 hp against 134 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.9 s against 9.6 s. It has the higher top speed: 209 km/h against 150 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,169 kg against 1,540 kg. At 4,341 mm, the Hyundai i30 is 71 mm longer than the Volkswagen e-Golf.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
e-Golf
2016 – 2021
|
Hyundai
i30
2016 – 2018
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2016 – 2021 | 2016 – 2018 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 12 |
| Fuel | Electric | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 hp | 95 – 140 hp |
| Torque | — | 134 – 300 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.6 s | 8.9 – 12.7 s |
| Top speed | 150 km/h | 183 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 3.6 – 5.4 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 4,341 mm |
| Width | 1,798 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,450 mm | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,631 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,540 kg | 1,169 – 1,293 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.