Hyundai i30 vs Volkswagen Golf Comparison

    Hyundai i30

    Volkswagen Golf

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    2024 Hyundai
    i30
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    2024 Volkswagen
    Golf
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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    8.4
    8.2
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    Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
    Based on the Volkswagen Golf 110TSI LIFE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    50L - 55L
    290 to 429 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $23,720 - $55,500
    $32,790 - $70,590
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    CarExpert's Take

    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • More rear legroom than a Sonata
    • CVT makes this engine more palatable
    • Comfortable ride
    Misses
    • Some cheap interior touches
    • Engine can get a bit noisy
    • Speed limit assist system is infuriating
    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lovely drive experience
    • Punchy powertrain for a base model
    • No annoying active safety tech
    Misses
    • Media controls take some learning
    • Loud on coarse road surfaces
    • Conventional auto not as snappy as DSG

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Colours Available

    Regular i30s:

    • Polar White
    • Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
    • Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
    • Phantom Black ($595 extra)
    • Fiery Red ($595 extra)
    • Intense Blue ($595 extra)

    i30 N models:

    • Polar White (both)
    • Performance Blue (both)
    • Shadow Grey (hatch)
    • Engine Red (hatch)
    • Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
    • Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
    • Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
    • Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
    • Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
    • Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)

    On the core range, metallic paint is a $600 option while premium metallic paint is a $900 option.

    The following shades are available on the core range:

    • Candy White
    • Deep Black
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Reflex Silver (excludes R-Line)
    • Moonstone Grey (R-Line only)
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Pomello Yellow

    All shades are a no-cost option in the GTI, but for Kings Red which costs $300. The following shades are available:

    • Pure White
    • Dolphin Grey
    • Deep Black
    • Moonstone Grey
    • Atlantic Blue
    • Kings Red

    The Golf R is available in three exterior paint colours:

    • Pure White
    • Lapiz Blue metallic
    • Deep Black pearl

    Specs

    Type
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1483 - 19991395 - 1984
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L2.0L, 1.4L
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    104kW - 206kW110kW - 235kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 62005000 - 5600
    Torque
    180Nm - 392Nm250Nm - 420Nm
    Torque RPM
    1450 - 47001500 - 2000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 139.3 - 10.5

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