The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4 (13 - 15) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 15,700

€ 39,300

€ 15,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4 is 3.5 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf R
57.9
70.1
80.7
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.1 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
57.9 in
Height
57.5 in
104.3
169.3
101.5
165.8
169.3 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf R
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
619 lb
18.22 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf R
GD/GDH
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
98 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
101 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
28.35 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
39 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
30 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
549 mi
Range
444 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
549 mi
444 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).
159.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
113.6 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.4
VW Golf R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft






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