The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,600
€ 42,400
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 1.3 inches longer and 0.7 inches narrower.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf R
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.9
70.8
79.8
70.1 in
Width
70.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.3
169.3
103.4
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf R
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.71 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CJX*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
296 hp
VW Golf R
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
482 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
482 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
108 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).
134.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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
