The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 N (17 - 19) vs. VW Golf R (17 - 18)
€ 29,700
€ 42,100
€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,100
ⓘ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 N is 2.8 inches longer, 0.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Golf R.
Hyundai i30 N
VW Golf R
57.1
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
57.1 in
Height
57.7 in
104.3
170.7
103.4
167.8
170.7 in
Length
167.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 N
VW Golf R
3252 lb
Curb Weight
3269 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4321 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.55 %
General
Hyundai i30 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 N
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
247 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5500 rpm
Hyundai i30 N
247 hp
306 hp
VW Golf R
260 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 N
260 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
VW Golf R
Performance
Hyundai i30 N
VW Golf R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 N
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
▶ REPLAY
13.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.68 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 N
13.17 lb/hp
10.68 lb/hp
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 N
VW Golf R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Hyundai i30 N
34 mpg
30 mpg
VW Golf R
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
444 mi
Range
438 mi
Hyundai i30 N
444 mi
438 mi
VW Golf R
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
147.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 N
132.6 kWh
147.7 kWh
VW Golf R
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 N
VW Golf R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.9 cu ft


















