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 Volkswagen Golf R 2017 – 2021 Hyundai i30 N 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

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