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VW Golf GTI vs Hyundai I30N Performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | I30N Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Max power (ps / bhp) | 200 / 197 | 275 / 271 |
| Max torque (Nm / lb-ft) | 280 / 207 | 353 / 260 |
| Curb weight (kg / lb) | 1404 / 3095 | 1464 / 3228 |
| Power / tonne (ps / bhp) | 142 / 141 | 188 / 185 |
| Average price | €25,000 | €34,000 |
Lap Times
| Track | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | I30N Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:53.00 | 8:20.00 |
| Autozeitung test track | 1:47.70 | 1:41.90 |
| Hockenheim Short | 1:19.60 | 1:16.20 |
Acceleration (mph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | I30N Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 30 mph | 2.2 s | 2.7 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 3.2 s | 4.0 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 4.5 s | 5.0 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.0 s | 6.6 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 7.9 s | 8.1 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 10.1 s | 9.7 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 13.0 s | 11.7 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 16.1 s | 14.9 s |
| Est. 1/8 mile | 10.8 s @ 78.9 mph | 10.1 s @ 85.1 mph |
| 1/4 mile | 14.5 s @ 95.0 mph | 14.2 s |
| Est. 1/2 mile | 26.1 s @ 116.2 mph | 23.4 s @ 124.3 mph |
Acceleration (kph)
| Speed & distance | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | I30N Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 0 - 40 kph | 2.1 s | 1.9 s |
| 0 - 80 kph | 5.1 s | 4.2 s |
| 0 - 100 kph | 6.8 s | 5.9 s |
| 0 - 120 kph | 9.9 s | 8.6 s |
| 0 - 140 kph | 13.2 s | 11.0 s |
| 0 - 160 kph | 17.8 s | 13.4 s |
| 0 - 180 kph | 23.6 s | 17.3 s |
| 0 - 200 kph | 32.2 s | 21.5 s |
| 80 - 120 kph | 4.8 s | 3.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 140 kph | 6.2 s | 4.9 s |
| Est. 100 - 200 kph | 25.8 s | 17.0 s |
General performance
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | I30N Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Top speed | 235 kph (146 mph) | 250 kph (155 mph) |
| Est. max acceleration | 0.44 g (4 m/s²) | 0.50 g (5 m/s²) |
| 18m slalom | 62.3 kph (38.7 mph) | 71.8 kph (44.6 mph) |
| Fuel economy | 10.7 l/100 km (22 mpg US / 26 UK) | 6.3 l/100 km (37 mpg US / 45 UK) |
| 100 kph - 0 | 36 m (118 ft) | 32 m (107 ft) |
Summary
| Category | VW Golf GTI (Mk V) | I30N Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Track Performance | 85 | 100 |
| Straight line speed | 73 | 100 |
| Overall | 80 | 100 |
Verdict
I30N Performance is the fastest by considerable margin.
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