The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 23,700

€ 45,300

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI is 1.5 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
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 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf R
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.83 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T 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)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*DNU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf R
136 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
16.35 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
29 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
475 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
136.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Golf R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 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