The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback N (19 - 19) vs. VW Golf R DSG (19 - 19)
€ 31,100

€ 45,300

€ 31,100
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 considerably. The Hyundai i30 Fastback N is 7.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf R
55.8
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
55.8 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 N
VW Golf R
3294 lb
Curb Weight
3318 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.72 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
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 N
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
297 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
247 hp
297 hp
VW Golf R
260 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
260 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
13.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
13.34 lb/hp
11.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
31 mpg
33 mpg
VW Golf R
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
40 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
403 mi
Range
475 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
403 mi
475 mi
VW Golf R
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).
136.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
145.8 kWh
136.5 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP
298 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback N
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1005 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