Car comparison

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIvsHyundai i30 III N 2.0 T-GDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR)

GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2016-2016
VS

Hyundai i30 III

N 2.0 T-GDI

250 hp1998 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,320 kg
    2,910 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    201 hp/t
    150 kW/t
    5.0 kg/hp
  • Best overall score
    64/100
  • Best performance score
    62/100
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIHyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
Power
265hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
353Nm260lb-ft
Curb weight
1,320kg2,910lb
1,480kg3,263lb
Gross weight
1,870kg4,123lb
1,950kg4,299lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
250 km/h
155 mph
To 99% top speed
71.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
77.6s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.3s
6.4s
0-200 km/h
20.8s
Calculated
23.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.0s
Calculated
6.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption city
8.5L/100 km27.7mpg US33.2mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
14.3s
Calculated
14.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
201hp/t150kW/t91hp/1000 lb
Calculated
169hp/t126kW/t77hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
265Nm/t177lb-ft/ton
Calculated
239Nm/t160lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
725km450mi
Calculated
-
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
1,998cc122cu in
Length
4,268mm168in
4,335mm171in
Width
1,799mm71in
1,795mm71in
Height
1,442mm57in
1,451mm57in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,650mm104in
Front track
1,538mm61in
-
Rear track
1,516mm60in
-
Ground clearance
133mm5in
136mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
395L
Max trunk volume
1,270L
1,301L
Doors
3
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIHyundai i30 III N 2.0 T-GDIPowerTorque
  • Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai i30 III N 2.0 T-GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI6,000 rpm1,450-4,000 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIHyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.0 s
6.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.3 s
6.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.8 s
23.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
250 km/h
155 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
6.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.5 s
9.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.1 s
12.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.3 s
14.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
168 km/h
104 mph
162 km/h
101 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
250 hp
186 kW

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI has 15 hp more than Hyundai i30 III N 2.0 T-GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai i30 III N 2.0 T-GDI and Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI: 15 hp (11 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
353 Nm
260 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
1,480 kg
3,263 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
250 km/h
155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI6.3 s
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI6.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI and Hyundai i30 III N 2.0 T-GDI: 0.1 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
6.3 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
250 hp
186 kW
6.4 s
250 km/h
155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h6.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Hyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h6.4 s
Top speed
250 km/h
155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolkswagenGolf VII (3-DOOR)GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSIHyundaii30 IIIN 2.0 T-GDI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.3 s
6.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
250 km/h
155 mph
Lightness
1,320 kg
2,910 lb
1,480 kg
3,263 lb
Fuel consumption
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
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Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,268 mm
168.0 in
Height
1,442 mm
56.8 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Length
4,335 mm
170.7 in
Height
1,451 mm
57.1 in
Range score
725 km
450 mi
-
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
395 L
13.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
201 hp/t
150 kW/t
5.0 kg/hp
169 hp/t
126 kW/t
5.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI
Consumption6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volkswagen Golf VII (3-DOOR) GTI Clubsport 2.0 TSI

  • Has 15 hp more
  • Is 160 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio

Cons

  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai i30 III N 2.0 T-GDI

  • Has 3 Nm more
  • Has 15 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed

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