The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 16,200

€ 43,200

€ 16,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.4 is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf R
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
169.3
103.4
167.8
169.3 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf R
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
540 lb
16.28 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf R
GD/GDH
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DJH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
98 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
101 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
28.35 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
39 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
495 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
549 mi
495 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
113.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
130.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
113.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft