The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
€ 42,400

€ 25,000

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 R is 7.4 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 1.8 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
57.9
70.8
79.8
56.1
70.7
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.9 in
Height
56.1 in
103.4
168
104.3
175.4
168 in
Length
175.4 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.89 %

General
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
AU
Generation
PDE
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 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CJX*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-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).
102.4 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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