The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Golf 3-door R DSG (17 - 18)
€ 23,100
€ 43,200
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 1.4 T-GDI is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
56.1
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
56.1 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
175.4
103.4
167.8
175.4 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
11.63 %
General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 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 Fastback 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 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
210 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.84 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
10.84 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
34 mpg
VW Golf R
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
495 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
495 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).
130.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
130.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Golf R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft
