The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,400

€ 39,300

€ 22,400
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 considerably. The Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI is 9.6 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
56.1
70.7
80.7
57.5
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
56.1 in
Height
57.5 in
104.3
175.4
101.5
165.8
175.4 in
Length
165.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3397 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
14.54 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
PDE
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 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
266 hp
VW Golf R
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
24.6 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
28 mpg
VW Golf R
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
565 mi
Range
444 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
565 mi
444 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
159.2 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft







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