Volkswagen Golf vs Hyundai i30 Comparison

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    Hyundai i30

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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Rating
    CarExpert Rating
    Excellent
    Read the 2025 Volkswagen Golf R review
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    CarExpert Rating
    Very Good
    Read the 2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line Premium review
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    Based on the Volkswagen Golf R 4MOTION
    Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE PRM MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    Fuel Efficiency
    50L - 55L
    290 to 457 km
    47L - 50L
    263 to 425 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $38,690 - $72,490
    $29,000 - $55,500
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Still the jack of all trades
    • Meaningful tech updates
    • Black Edition looks menacing in... Black
    Misses
    • Like tradesmen, it ain't cheap anymore
    • No wagon for Australia... welp
    • Capacitive steering wheel buttons
    Jack Quick
    Contributor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fun to chuck around in the bends
    • Comfortable seating position
    • Intuitive interior technology
    Misses
    • Engine no longer warm-hatch quick
    • Annoying speed limit assist system
    • Higher asking price hurts the hip pocket

    Colours Available

    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

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBOTURBO, TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION
    Size (cc)
    1395 - 19841482 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.4L2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    44
    Camshaft
    DUAL OVERHEAD CAMDUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    110kW - 245kW110kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    5000 - 65005500 - 6200
    Torque
    250Nm - 420Nm180Nm - 392Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 21001500 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    80 - 92.8-
    Compression Ratio
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