The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback N (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf GTI Edition 35 DSG (11 - 12)
€ 31,100

€ 32,800

€ 31,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,800
ⓘ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 N is 9.5 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Golf GTI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf GTI
55.8
70.7
80.7
57.8
70.3
80.6
70.7 in
Width
70.3 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.6 in
55.8 in
Height
57.8 in
104.3
175.4
101.5
165.9
175.4 in
Length
165.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf GTI
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
4.95 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf GTI
PDE
Generation
1K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf GTI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CDL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
247 hp
232 hp
VW Golf GTI
260 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
260 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
VW Golf GTI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf GTI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback N
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf GTI
▶ REPLAY
13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.5 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
13.34 lb/hp
13.5 lb/hp
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf GTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
31 mpg
29 mpg
VW Golf GTI
22 mpg
city
22 mpg
40 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
428 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
403 mi
428 mi
VW Golf GTI
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
151.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
145.8 kWh
151.6 kWh
VW Golf GTI
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf GTI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft








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