The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R 4MOTION DSG (09 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 17)
€ 39,300
€ 21,900
€ 39,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Golf R is 3.5 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI.
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
57.5
70.3
80.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.3 in
Width
70.1 in
80.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.5 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
165.8
104.3
169.3
165.8 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3397 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.84 %
General
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
1K
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CDL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
266 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf R
266 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf R
258 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
249 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.5 lb/hp
VW Golf R
12.77 lb/hp
21.5 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
28 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21 mpg
city
33 mpg
35 mpg
highway
48 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
444 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf R
444 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
108 kWh
VW Golf R
159.2 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
314 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
34.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
