2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 Volkswagen Golf
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 and 2009 Volkswagen Golf were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,984 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Volkswagen Golf is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai i30 (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 10 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. (114 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai i30 should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen Golf. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Volkswagen Golf weights approximately 996 kg more than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Volkswagen Golf (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Volkswagen Golf will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 Volkswagen Golf | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | i30 | Golf |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1591 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 124 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 154 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4200 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.5 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1311 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 4210 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1490 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 8.3 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 55 L |
