The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16)
€ 42,400
€ 22,600
€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the VW Golf R is 1.3 inches shorter and 0.7 inches wider.
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.1 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.4
168
104.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.71 %
General
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
AU
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec
VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.63 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
21.63 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
482 mi
Range
578 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
134.5 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
134.5 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
34.9 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
