Volkswagen Golf R (2017 – 2021) vs Hyundai i30 N (2017 – 2020): specs compared
The Volkswagen Golf R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 310 hp against 275 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 4.6 s against 6.1 s. At 4,336 mm, the Hyundai i30 N is 74 mm longer than the Volkswagen Golf R.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Golf R
2017 – 2021
|
Hyundai
i30 N
2017 – 2020
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2017 – 2021 | 2017 – 2020 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 310 hp | 250 – 275 hp |
| Torque | 380 – 400 Nm | 353 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 4.6 – 5.1 s | 6.1 – 6.4 s |
| Top speed | 249 km/h | 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.1 – 7.9 L/100 km | 7.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,262 mm | 4,336 mm |
| Width | 1,791 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,448 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,626 mm | 2,649 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,483 – 1,505 kg | 1,475 – 1,504 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

