The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf R DSG (13 - 16) vs. Hyundai i30 N (17 - 19)
€ 42,400

€ 29,700

€ 42,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700
ⓘ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 VW Golf R is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 N.
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 N
57.9
70.8
79.8
57.1
70.7
80.7
70.8 in
Width
70.7 in
79.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57.9 in
Height
57.1 in
103.4
168
104.3
170.7
168 in
Length
170.7 in
103.4 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 N
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3252 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4299 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.33 %

General
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 N
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 N
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
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
247 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Golf R
296 hp
247 hp
Hyundai i30 N
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
260 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Golf R
280 lb‑ft
260 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 N
Performance
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 N
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
4.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 N
▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.17 lb/hp
VW Golf R
11.14 lb/hp
13.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 N
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 N
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Golf R
33 mpg
34 mpg
Hyundai i30 N
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
444 mi
VW Golf R
482 mi
444 mi
Hyundai i30 N
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).
132.6 kWh
VW Golf R
134.5 kWh
132.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 N
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf R
Hyundai i30 N
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








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