The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 3-door 2.0 TDI DSG (08 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 N Performance Project C (19 - ..)
€ 23,000

€ 43,000

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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 VW Golf 2.0 TDI is 6.8 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 N Performance.
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 N Performance
58.3
70.3
80.6
56.7
70.7
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.7 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.3 in
Height
56.7 in
101.5
165.3
104.3
172.1
165.3 in
Length
172.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 N Performance
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.67 %

General
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 N Performance
1K
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 N Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CBD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4100 rpm
Power
271 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
108 hp
271 hp
Hyundai i30 N Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 N Performance
Performance
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 N Performance
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 N Performance
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28.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.96 lb/hp
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
28.01 lb/hp
11.96 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 N Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 N Performance
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
Hyundai i30 N Performance
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
398 mi
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
645 mi
398 mi
Hyundai i30 N Performance
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
147.7 kWh
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
147.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 N Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 2.0 TDI
Hyundai i30 N Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1186 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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