The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 22,700

€ 42,100

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 T-GDI is 3 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
57.3
70.7
80.7
57.7
70.8
79.8
70.7 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.3 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
170.9
103.4
167.8
170.9 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.76 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
PDE
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
438 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
147.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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