DRAG RACE: Hyundai i30N v Volkswagen Golf GTI

Click Here to Subscribe: drivesoci.al/1C...
The all-new Hyundai i30 N is finally here...but can it best one of the best in the segment, the Volkswagen Golf GTI?
Just for those wondering! 1/4 mile times were:
i30N: 14.365s @ 158.69km/h
Golf GTI: 14.787s @ 158.89km/h
www.caradvice.c... - Read the article here.

[@johnholst]

All the people whining about the Hyundai having more power than the GTI should remember....that's the point! i30N gives you superior performance over the GTI for the same price. Then the VW fans here say, "oh, let's see how it does against the Golf R!" Yeah sure! But it's also almost 20K more expensive. Not in the same price bracket at all.

[@AnteFuerst]

the R would win the drag race. 4.6 sec to 60mph. Kia Stinger 4.9sec

[@johnholst]

Andreas Fürst ....Stinger is 4.7, which is the real quote time most people give for the Golf R. Point is , the Stinger is twice the car for the same money.

[@mercoboulotdodo]

That's only in a straight line. The i30 does not handle that well in the corners. Understeers like a b*tch

[@johnholst]

HLP .Theo ..handles better than any VW bro.

[@fredbrackely]

I wouldn't say the Stinger is twice the car, and again you are comparing apples and oranges John. I've raced both at the ATCO dragway, and the R beats the Stinger every time (inflated Stinger 0-60 me thinks) But there is some good news for wannabe Stinger buyers. With the absolutely appalling depreciation on Hyundai products in the US, if you want a Stinger and wait a few years you could buy a used one for 80 cents.

[@carlfredrikthor3639]

The sound from that i30 is insane!

[@michaelk1051]

The fake pop that sounds the same every single time regardless of throttle position or RPM? Yeah, insanely artificial.

[@PhugoidOfficial]

it really doesn't sound the same every time, and not technically artificial. try owning one...

[@gloomy5487]

Michael K, nope it doesnt sound the same everytime. The same guy that drove the i30N showcased the exhaust note before he drives it.

[@RcOldChannel]

Michael K your life is fake, gtfo

[@andybrooks5387]

Michael K what? Artificial like that fart noise the DSG Vags make 😂. Twat

[@mdaexpatlife]

Hyundai i30N!

[@BrateTebra123]

mda online dating they should have compare it with Golf R to be honest

[@Solsnake1854]

Hyundai! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nImZaqmjaseYsK8

[@Alexander-xh8wd]

Haha lol😂😂😂🤣🤣😂😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣 Hyundai what Is this shit.😂😂🤣ok man call me and i beat any hyundai i30N driver, for my golf 4.

[@98Ventox]

@@BrateTebra123 but the hyundai has only 275 hp and FWD the Golf R 310 and AWD

[@BrateTebra123]

@@98Ventox theirs problem ...

[@Drivecomau]

Just for those wondering! 1/4 mile times were: i30N: 14.365s @ 158.69km/h Golf GTI: 14.787s @ 158.89km/h

[@christonacrumpet3922]

CarAdvice.com it looked worse for the gti on camera

[@emotionalintelligence776]

Chris Povey It's not the higher output Gti. Besides for those prices you aren't buying either of them to go drag race anyways.

[@christonacrumpet3922]

Mike Villiams I’m very aware of that, I was just stating that the gti looked a lot slower in comparison to the N, either way both not bad for their specs, it’s not easy to get a good launch and power to the road in a higher powered fwd

[@CanadianMax]

So how does the Golf exit higher than the Hyundai, only thing that shows is that the driver in the Golf was sleeping off the line

[@madrx2]

Not even 100mph for either, that's disgraceful.

[@geo5106]

In the USA, we only get the Veloster N. Why, just why?!?!?! I want i30!

[@relentlessjovetic1794]

I dont know man. Veloster N is much sleek in terms of design wise. I actually feel lucky that we are getting the Veloster and not this hatchback.

[@benjib5573]

I heard that veloster N is lighter and bit better at handling

[@benjib5573]

although for me i dig the design of i30

[@RW-bx1ny]

I hate the 3 doors though...

[@mehmettalhagunes5168]

You should be happy, we have neither of those in Turkey 😕

[@cuttestpomeraniansimbafrie2600]

Driving nimbly in the City with this car was a true blessing, having people surprised by lovely crackle sounds coming out

[@dylee90]

I'm a MK7 GTI owner and will admit that i30 N wins - looks good, sounds even better..!

[@jacobbakkar4359]

Much respect for your honesty👍👍

[@HipolitoLorenzo]

Spoken like a true petrol head... Cheers mate...

[@tredfxman]

Yeah but im sorry, compared to my 2017 GTI Clubsport you see at my channel, it pales..

[@saauuzza]

But it needs auto...

[@SilverScarletSpider]

But then why drive an inferior car? The Hyundai i30N can’t be better otherwise everyone would be buying it instead. VW for life

[@spoodo]

What's with the blur towards the end of the video haha was expecting some times or stats

[@Ghost3789]

I was expecting the same thing :D

[@ollie786]

the times are in the description in case you were still wondering

[@HipolitoLorenzo]

Bummer... I was wondering how fast did both cars did the quarter mile...

[@casey6933]

Hyundai i30 N - Developed and engineered by the ex head of BMW M division.... It's an absolute no brainier. Hyundai all the way.

[@ImyurZero]

lol it's still a Hyundai,

[@casey6933]

ImyurZero - oh dear. If you still have that view today, you clearly don't understand cars and how far Hyundai have come.

[@ImyurZero]

again, it's still a Hyundai lol. Hyundai trying to be what it's not, they make cars for your mom, not Friday nights.

[@owenkett6708]

Yeah whether you like it or not the Hyundai still a celebration of mediocrity. It’s a bit of a one trick pony at the moment. It is still a few years away from being a true standout.

[@davidy80]

Just like Skoda make cars for the eastern block eh? Think you need to bring yourself up to date.

[@wightangel]

Am picking up one this week , and i cannot wait.

[@withstyle7816]

The best thing is the i30n has 5 years warranty and the gti only two here in Germany.

[@AkarZaephyr]

And the warranty isn't void if you take i30N to the track - they still honor it! Unlike VW.

[@NerdGenius]

Gti has 6 years and 72k miles.

[@Nyez]

Wow!! props to the GTI even keeping up with that massive power disadvantage

[@lochieartz624]

For everyone saying put it against a golf R, NO they are matched because of their prices

[@ImyurZero]

the i30N has 274HP, GTI stock has 210HP, and it only won by .4 seconds lol.

[@TheDustyaman]

ImyurZero .4 secs is a lot in drag racing dude. That’s about right for only 60 hp more.

[@ImyurZero]

So then why was there even a race to see who would win if 60 HP will for sure win? Or why are so many of you acting like the GTI should have won but got showed up when the i30n has a lot more HP?

[@TheDustyaman]

ImyurZero really this is the only video I’ve seen with a drag race against these two. Plus these two compare in price wise that’s why they are putting them up against each other.

[@pyscho86]

next dumb shit who thinks price = horsepower

[@AtlasWilder]

Wow is this real life!? Glad to see Hyundai rattling some cages, hopefully VW & Subaru start to up the power on the 2020s.

[@saauuzza]

Subaru will just repackage old wrx and put bigger wheels like what theyve always done over the years.

[@Bawla187]

saauuzza yeah, I was hoping Subaru would come back with a hatch wrx with 300 whp, lol..wishful thinking

[@Ageratos01]

I love what Hyundai is doing with their cars. Being realistic I won't be able to afford an i30n or gti, I'll be looking for an i30 sr or Elantra sr. But props to these guys hopefully this will start a war in the hot hatch world and the only winners will be is the consumer.

[@aurelianvilceanu8855]

Hi to everyone here! The idea of this test is also to prove that this car is giving many things in a low price. Hyundai i30N is 30 000 euro in full equipped veriosn and VW Golf GTI starts from 35 000 euro... On safety tests Hyundai is better than Golf GTI... On Hyundai you get 5 years warranty with no limit on kilometers... And Hyundai is a very good brand... they improved their cars very much in the last 10 years or maybe more... So, in my opinion, stop comparing only the sport result and open your eyes and see also the other advantages because you pay the money and you work for that money. And stop thinking that VW is the best car or much better than other brands like Hyundai, Toyota, etc, because is not! It is far away from these ones, and I am telling you from my experience... I drove more then 40 cars last year and I drove VW, Honda, Toyota, Kia, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda, Opel, Seat, Skoda, Mercedes, Audi, BMW, Lexus, Renault, Peugeot, Volvo... and others... and for example I found much more quality and comfort in Seat than in VW... and also other people saw that... So forget about these ideas of Golf IV and just try to see the reality... Golf IV is not a safe car anymore... etc... Please, open your eyes! I am not a big fan of Hyundai, but I opened my eyes, I tested and I saw what is about... and is UAU! Good luck with your tests!

[@bodycountplays2915]

As someone who owns a mk4 gti, if I could afford either I'd be happy lol

[@iQuco]

All the comments about golf owners desperately defending golfs, well yeah. You are right. But also, Highest trim hyundai vs unknown spec GTI, GTI PP or Clubsport ( S ) Are still a GTI but will be way quicker than a basemodel GTI

[@fakejake8965]

I can just imagine all the VW fanboys cry... "what about the $15k more expensive Golf R"!

[@tye722]

fake jake or the 3k more performance edition 1 GTI which beats this 0-100 and done a quicker time around the Nurburgring. That’s a more fair and comparable test.

[@user-vk4vd7vr5t]

Tyrone Wood nope. Its $53k driveaway and rare as hens teeth

[@tye722]

D B I bought mine for 43K

[@davemeese6788]

fake jake you dont need to imagine lol just scroll down

[@SG-wj2qj]

fake jake depends where you buy these cars, in Canada the Golf R is 42k fully loaded and the GTI fully loaded is 35k. Where the i30N is hovering at around 38k.

[@mahaloaloha6819]

I30N is a way heavier than GTI, but it still faster. What if Hyundai comes up with the lighter version with a better new engine in the next generation? WoW~~~ Good job Hyundai~~~

[@Zillerz3]

NA's Veloster N will apparently be lighter and faster than the i30N

[@fm9205]

the TCR is the competitor, it does 0-100 in 5.3 seconds, will rip Hyundai’s i4 car lineup’s intestine real good

[@fulufhelomaswoba6081]

hyundai take 5 engineer from BMW to build this car . Good job

[@joseantoniomaciasvargas8784]

Bravo HYUNDAI 😀💯 por 💯

[@ghost_lukh]

Stats would have been appreciated

[@pth541]

Wow I30N is masterpiece!

[@grantbowers_1465]

My dad just bought a golf GTI yesterday

[@jamielegg8553]

banana_studios shame

[@grantbowers_1465]

Jamie Legg why is that a shame

[@o0bananaman0o]

front wheel drive, trap speed of ~160ish, Im guessing it ran a 14.9

[@KirkDoesClashofClans]

i30N: 14.365s @ 158.69km/h Golf GTI: 14.787s @ 158.89km/h

[@MarkPakula]

Yeah needs the times please.

[@vonibaloyi9419]

I’m loving i30 N

[@turbostyler]

All this proves is that the i30n gets a better launch probably due to tyres. If you look at the trap speeds they are almost identical, in fact the golf is slightly higher. All this means is if you were to roll race the cars would be matched evenly. I don't understand the guys reaction to saying how fast the i30n is, the speeds are exactly the same for both cars.

[@rockIIstar]

i actually wanted to see a roll race between them to be honest!

[@basslover352]

I have no idea why this doesn't get more upvotes. Trap speed indicates overall acceleration/power.

[@neilcummins1463]

Nice to see something non Germanic getting ahead for a change. I’m bored of seeing nothing but VW and Audi’s on the road.

[@blackbeltfinance4026]

Might have to go for a test drive tomorrow

[@greghansford6000]

Damn all those girls in their golfs will be pissed

[@WtfReal]

CAN WE PLEASE GET i30I IN THE STATES

[@kangvp9512]

I’m a Hyundai fan, but let’s be fair, the i30 has more power.

[@morganohara5416]

and it costs less with more options from standard, great car.

[@deeagnol]

The GTI got smoked!

[@mirekcankar4015]

Comparison between 275HP HyundaiN and 220HP GTI? Thats not fair ..

[@AkarZaephyr]

Especially that they cost the same :D Why would anyone want a slower hot-hatch is beyond me.

[@radytipybybundas]

@@AkarZaephyr Because obviously power isn't everything

[@ramsey6839]

I have a 2018 focus st and im glad to see Hyundai bring this type of car to the market especially now that Ford will no longer sell the St line in the United States. Now all we will see from them is boring SUV's and Trucks. Keep it up Hyundai and im happy for all the Veloster owners out their.

[@Ter_Lap]

I love reading comments on these kind of car vs car videos. Always the fanboys arguing and bitching to each other. Egos hurt big time when their favourite car lose.

[@michaelhoundus2457]

Driven both and I still prefer the gti everything feels nicer the steering feel is better and I much prefer the looks you can’t go wrong either way but I’d still buy a gti

[@KR-jg7gc]

Thank you Korea... 😍

[@Tebza563]

You forget these different GTI variants. Until it meets a Clubsport S.

[@Tebza563]

Don't thank them yet.

[@KR-jg7gc]

@@Tebza563 😴

[@KR-jg7gc]

@@Tebza563 😴😴 after a year or two there'll be clubs port SS then SS1 then SS1V1 blah blah...

[@Tebza563]

@@KR-jg7gc shows your lack of knowledge when it comes to cars.

[@PureSickLP]

Got a MK 7.5 GTI Performance myself and I consider changing to the i30n Performance...

[@Salatiso]

Impressive work from Hyundai, really impressive. Now let's see it take on the Type R

[@fm9205]

I already have a 7.5 GTI so I’d pick the 7.5 GTI

[@VaporyAbyss]

Drag times pls :) would like to see the difference between the settings

[@VaporyAbyss]

nes suno yea I've seen it tho haha

[@christonacrumpet3922]

I wonder what the N’s like compared to a Mazda 3 mps in a drag race, I know it’s not really relevant nowadays, Would be interesting though. Just read the article in wheels magazine about the hot hatch shoot out and the N came out on top, must be a great car if all the jurno’s are loving it

[@bondmcnugget]

That would be fun to see, I wish they'd bring back the mazda 3 mps

[@briangiordano8682]

Chris Povey I guess closest you can get is the car throttle video

[@christonacrumpet3922]

nes suno hahaha there not too bad due to the boost cut in 1st, torque steer beyond that is😁

[@RotrexfezST]

Chris Povey this is a great reply,I’m bored of all the vw fan boys crying. He Mazda 3 MPS is a quick car but it can’t get off the line like a i30n I’ve had a gen 1 MPS and tuned it to 370hp and had track suspension and brakes and I used it on track Very underrated car,shame the engines are made a bit out of chocolate

[@christonacrumpet3922]

RotrexfezST that’s true Mazda never really intended on people trying to make power out of the 2.3t, I imagine yours would have been a torque monster in 3rd/4th with that much power, I had a gen 2 and loved it, wish they could have made a new version that was more refined, I am a huge vw fan, and well and truly think the N’s a better drivers car over the gti, I would(if I had the money) buy the R grid edition, it would make a great track day car with a few mods imo

[@mihaikele]

i30N is better than GTi.Bravo Hyundai !!!!

[@cosmicheretic8129]

No it's faster but not better. The GTI is actually a nice car and cheaply tuned.

[@pescuitperau9994]

@@cosmicheretic8129 Hahahahaha !Drive one I30 N,...

[@cosmicheretic8129]

@@pescuitperau9994 Can't as they don't have them in NA. I couldn't be bothered anyway.

[@Ezero8]

Very convincing wins for the i30 N! The 2nd and 3rd races were unnecessary. It just further humiliates the GTI lol

[@Skylda]

wait you really compare the 275hp i30 with a 230hp vw gti. ofcourse the hyundai wins. make the test with the 270hp gti clubsport! vw will win. i really hate vw, never will buy this cheap car, but this test is nonsense!

[@paul-iq2ku]

they

[@TheM2gerr]

it isnt always about the power, the price the warranty everything counts.

[@marcco954]

But the real competitor of i30n is Golf GTi. Not clubsport ver.

[@Skylda]

so in the video they compare price and warranty? or they do drag race? lol

[@Banita4life]

If they are similarly priced so HELL YEAH they can be compared, stupid pricey, no leather seats, FWD Golf.

[@chenheadsmith5998]

This guys reaction says it all!

[@ronaldov09]

So many children in this comment section.

[@freud2695]

Wow. Nailed it. Very impressive!

[@michaelvincent633]

Good on Hyundai for coming to the party and building a decent hot hatch however comparing it with a GTI is a bit off. In regards to acceleration there was always going to be a clear winner. The i30N is Hyundai's flagship hatch so pitch it against Volkswagen's flagship hatch the Golf R. Bang for buck the Hyundai will still prevail but I feel it would not compare as favourable in the other key areas.

[@GreenDiesal]

I don't get why people are finding this surprising. Read the stats on the cars. However you don't specify which of the models you are drag racing. If you are putting the non performance Golf against the performance I30N there is an even bigger difference in power.

[@TechHead03]

No 1/4 mile times?

[@KirkDoesClashofClans]

i30N: 14.365s @ 158.69km/h Golf GTI: 14.787s @ 158.89km/h Stated in the comments

[@Tony-rn8on]

Hyundai really stepped up their game. I still like VW more though. Not sure how well the Hyundai responds to mods or if there is much for aftermarket. I plan on upgrading if I get a gti or golf r to APR stage 2. DSG transmission.

[@mhaz1862]

Butthurt GTi owners are everywhere in the comment section 🤣 i30N is better than GTi. Deal with it

[@jr800w]

Ermm.....y? Oh because car fake advice dragged a car with way more power, just like the Honda would and the Megan would beat it. Pfft I bet people’s butts will hurt driving the Hyundai.

[@Bawla187]

Gloomy not to rain on your parade but the whole unreliable VW myth is dead. I've had 3 vw's(1999 VW Passat manual, a 2005 GTI manual and now a 17' GTI-manual). No issues other than regular maintenance for all cars in question and all have had aftermarket tuning done. What I have seen to be a trend for the past couple years is car dealerships and vloggers comparing all hot hatches to the GTI, lol. You can't remain#1 for ever but it's funny how the GTI is the car chosen to compare there car against.

[@Bawla187]

I like the Hyundai hatch. It's a cool car, to bad it wasn't slated for the US yet.

[@gloomy5487]

P8ntballa, how unreliable VW cars are is not a myth as it is supported by surveys and consumer reports all over. Your anecdote means absolutely nothing, as simple as that.

[@Bawla187]

Gloomy means something to me as a VW owner for over 10 years and btw I don't go by what everyone else says if I should trust a car, so yeah..lol

[@nadsenec8512]

why no drag race megane rs or 308gti ? a only golf gti ? hmmm ???

[@spotter3970]

why i should buy a gti for 10000 euro more than a fantastic track car i30n?

[@nirvanpillay]

The same reason millions of people do

[@jairopavon11]

But how is the i30 modified because them gti are no joke with a stage 1 tune almost 100hp

[@ImyurZero]

GTI isn't the fastest from stock, STI, and RS beat it, but I don't take it to the track, I drive it around town and to work. The GTI not only looks better than all those cars but the interior isn't just junk China plastic, there was actual thought put in to the GTI, that's why I bought one, not to race people with a stock car.

[@ImyurZero]

I have had 2 GTIs before the one I have now, and not a single problem with any of them. Every car manufacturer has cars that take shits, the Focus has head gasket problems, the STI, turbo problems, and this new car from Hyundai will show its problems soon enough, no car is perfect, you just have to hope YOUR car doesn't have the problem.

[@michaelhockett4145]

consumer reports ranked Audi 3rd and BMW 4th in reliability lol most people lease because they cost more to fix the fit and finish on German cars are way better than MOST Japanese cars... www.consumerreports.org/car-reliability-owner-satisfaction/car-brands-reliability-how-they-stack-up/

[@michaelhockett4145]

Vinny Booboo Sorry yeah 4 & 5 and yes I agree Japanese are way better built for the long run I lease vehicles so I don’t really ever worry about how reliable anything is lol I also jump between brands not a loyalist by any means I have a 17 GTI sport right now and I love it for everyday driving and it’s still fun enough but I had a 15 WRX thats was a lot more fun that I’d pick over any German car

[@Iron883Man]

ImyurZero 'I've owned 3 VW's and they were all fine hence VW is a reliable car brand'. Well, I've crossed a busy intersection on foot 3 times without looking and survived...so crossing bussy intersections while on your smartphone is perfectly safe now, right? Your understanding of statistiques is legendary.

[@Iron883Man]

BTW: here is a reliablity index for the UK based on actual problems recorded rather than on consumer reports for 1 year: www.reliabilityindex.com/manufacturer

[@mikemx55]

With almost 160 kg of difference in weight, I thought it would be closer. The start kiiled it right away

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks for watching!

[@sparkford04]

What spec was the Golf ? Manual or DSG. etc rubber on each etc. Sorry man really lacking comparative details.

[@sourwords1808]

I dought it really matters. Those can't be factors for being slower. Nice try tho.

[@michaelk1051]

Yeah tires make no difference at all in drag racing. It's why you often see top fuellers running Dunlop street tires....

[@ShamindaPerera]

I thought I heard DSG @00:50 and @00:53...

[@MattVLRocks]

Shaminda Perera that was the pops from the Hyundai... Both cars were manual. Props to the 130 for how quick it was, but I'd still take the GTI 👌

[@juliuschandler6931]

Well if I'm correct all new golf is dsg

[@dukacosmic]

Was that a Performance pack Golf or the basic 230 hp one?

[@BennnWJK]

Isn't the i30 more powerful...

[@ImyurZero]

It's not about the badge lol, look at the interior, where you spend most of your time driving, you want cheap china plastic everywhere, bland as hell? Pretty much driving a suped up kia forte hahah

[@JeanV1986]

ImyurZero If you were driving properly, you wouldn't have time to look at the plastics. Oh and by the way, you should check your geography.

[@ImyurZero]

Well I guess most people who purchase new cars, except you, care some what about the interior, according to you the interior is irrelevant cause you should be driving not looking at it lol.

[@michaelk1051]

So we could gut the GTi and beat the i30 in a drag race and then it would be better? Strong logic.

[@VWFamily]

Havent looked at engine specs yet but doesnt the i30 have a V6? GTI only has a 4 banger...

[@jacquesgouws]

It would really help if you could list the times and specs of each car after the video... or atleast in the description

[@chillian1985]

Hahaha gti owners after watching this be like wtf!!! Trading gti for hyundai i30 n next day lol

[@ImyurZero]

Not even close, it's still a Hyundai lol, might as well buy a Kia haha

[@apetrenko_ai]

what's wrong with a Kia? Hyundai and Kia are basically the same company. New Stinger GT is sexy

[@sw51s]

Haha, but no.

[@Warsheep2k6]

GTI owners wont trade in their GTI Because it still is the better daily

[@anth1839]

Thats exactly what my friend did! Hes put a deposit on an N and traded his gti golf in! Lol

[@bimmerlife5452]

bro did you forget its has 275HP vs 228 thats big diffrance

[@Drivecomau]

Thanks for feedback!

[@ganekim]

HyunDai i30N! ^^

[@Hot-1LE]

Would have liked you to drive the GTI vs the N afterwards. Because on paper these cars arent that far apart like this race shows. That GTI driver had bad launches and bad shifts. Good marketing but I don't believe the results especially considering how the GTI is so under powered.

[@brendanlal7613]

i30 N > GTi

[@fedjadrndarski5606]

Yeah really, untill you do APR stage 1 at GTI, and turn off traction control.

[@Tebza563]

Try the GTI TCR or Clubsport S i want to see something.

[@abhinandk5207]

Hyndai i30 is a hatch back monster!!!

[@thamilawrence8468]

Why always compare the 202kw I30 with the 169kw GTI or PP 180kw? Why not the 184kw I30N vs 180kw GTI?

[@jaylocke9574]

Whipped..poor GTI. Had it good for a long time. Job done Hyundai..

[@Iron883Man]

Unless VW is putting in a huge effort...this victory will stay even after Mk8 is launched. If the only thing they are going to do is increase power, i30N will still be the better driver's car. It's not just the power difference that made me buy the i30N. It's the better chassis, the sharper steering, the much better gearbox, the standard equipment, the sound, etc. VW has A LOT of work to do if they want to beat that by next year.

[@ImyurZero]

You do know that the i30N has 274HP and the GTI has 210HP right? And it only won by .4 seconds, kinda shit for that much HP if you ask me, should have won by way more.

[@jaylocke9574]

ImyurZero it has significant power increase and the 206 kw or 210 now s3 would kill it. But for a first attempt from a car maker trying to establish a reputation over 20 years and never giving up. Well done.

[@ImyurZero]

No one says they can't make a hatchback, but c'mon, it looks like shit Kia.

[@Iron883Man]

First off, GTi has 220 hp and a DSG equiped. Second: 0.4 seconds? Are you looking at a different vid? There is more than a whole second between the 2 at the end. And if you are refering to 0-60 time, half a second is a lot. On top of that the i30N isn't build for straight line performance and it showed that on Top Gear. It lapped the TG track 5 seconds faster than the GTi. You ending your reaction with 'it looks like a shit Kia' only shows what a badgesnob idiot you are. Kia are putting out more original designs and better looking cars than VW who have been copying themselves for the past 15 years btw.

[@FaeezHendricks]

I'm not biased to the i30 N, but if the golf had similar spec tires etc and it was a more even race i still bet the i30 N would beat it. Sure it would catch up a bit. But if u look at the distance that golf was and the times. It just wouldn't beat it. I think we should just give credit to Hyundai for getting ex BMW guy on-board and producing a really great hatch.

[@rubenlopez7142]

There are 98 people out there having a hard time embracing the truth 🤣 ... #HelloHyundai

[@DV-zv4ox]

I really hope Hyundai make a AWD version of this to compete with the Golf R. Getting that power down to four wheels? Yes please!

[@telelaci2]

You can be 100% sure they won't. It's against Hyundai's policy. They wanna make a most fun car and not a fastest race winner one. Anyway AWD makes the car expensive, heavy and complicated. Will you pay 10-20k more for a boring car just because it can accelerate faster in a drag race ? Most of people won't.

[@siyandasosibo8660]

Beat the Audi RS3 then it will earn my respect

[@adrianojay7706]

Siyanda Sosibo stabanne

[@bat33.12]

Possibly when the 395bhp 4wd N version arrives late 2020 or early 2021 which has been in testing for 18 months then game on

[@Samaster102Tibia]

Bit of an unfair race, the Hyundai had 45hp on the Golf and only won by 0.4s. The GTI had a higher finishing speed as well so maybe the GTI wins the 1/2 mile? A fair race would be the GTI clubsport vs i30N and I can guarantee the GTI Clubsport would win both the 1/4 mile and 1/2 mile. The i30N is a lovely car, very quick and very good looking but even though the VW lost I think it's the better car.

[@BenLiuChungHin]

Lol.. So many crying Golf GTI owners here.. thoughts and prayers with your car..

[@ImyurZero]

Didn't you see the times? only won by .4 seconds lol, who cares about times, if you want quality, not cheap china plastic then you will get a GTI

[@selldivision]

Quality and Volkswagen LOL

[@ImyurZero]

You like that cheap plastic huh? You must drive a Ford hahahahah

[@Buck3366]

Ewwww Korean cars

[@mario098mario]

270 hp ,golf 230 so ? Even he got more torque so what do you expect? Dumshitts

[@leroyzwane2097]

RIP golf gti, you are expensive for no reason

[@MatomeQuestMoremi]

Its a hype thing.

[@nirvanpillay]

And yet more people will buy the gti... what does that tell you ?? Hope that wasn't a too difficult question

[@arlosragecage9382]

Higher build quality

[@klasseneditor]

Maybe you could try this against the gti performance

[@jettyroy]

Nteresting

[@Zillerz3]

Wouldn't the i30N be more comparable to the Golf R? or is gti it's main competitor

[@stevenspx6226]

Hyundai faster than a vw gti 😂😂😂

[@bEEBO178]

@Ã�lex Alcaide 😂

[@tadejbozicko9869]

Well gti isnt made to be the a drag race winner, but to be a civil and family car, not just a fast car, with premium interior.

[@glenelkin1]

Wouldn't a better comparison be the i30SR vs the Golf GTI, and the i30N vs the Golf R?

[@schmuppetify]

Different price points

[@yamKenny]

Golf driver didn't seem to be pushing it looking at the video. It does not feel right in this race at all

[@yamKenny]

need to put to natural person to push both cars in a head to head race

[@abc162]

The golf is most likely equipped with the DSG, you can hear the farts

[@lochieartz624]

No because they are matched with price

[@dankurtis5738]

Can't wait to see Hyundai's reply to the Stinger. If this is anything to go by it should be good.

[@nadsenec8512]

ok, golf gti dsg sport exhauts have realy nice sound a fart, I30N me today look this car is very nice ! realy nice ! better look for my than golf gti, i30N have only 230hp perfomace 245hp a I30n 275hp its normal faster , why no drag race golf gti CS ? this is top golf gti hm ? for cash 40 000eu ? ok this same car is leon cupra dsg 300hp 32 000eu, nice look car sound a power, for me I30N is better than GTI a i30N is not better than leon cupra

[@lifeofdtw9694]

People need to get their facts straight. A VW Golf R is the same price as the Hyundai i30n, at least in South Africa. The gti is about $10,000 cheaper. The hyundai is AWD and is 202kw and sells at $41,000+-. The VW Golf 7.5 R is AWD and is 206kw and sells at $39,000-40,000 depending on options you get. The VW Golf GTi is FWD at 162kw and sells at $27,000-30,000. You can't compare a AWD to a FWD in a race, especially when it comes to a 1/4 mile race

[@jansteen5640]

The hyundai i30N is FWD just like the GTi. If the hyundai was AWD it wouldve been even faster.

[@lifeofdtw9694]

@@jansteen5640 in South Africa they're AWD

[@jansteen5640]

@@lifeofdtw9694 Oh, didn't know.

[@gionta95]

230 ps GTI vs 275 ps i30N LOL

[@heideriderz8753]

Filip A. Up

[@AkarZaephyr]

What I see is price X vs price X - so for they money, I would always pick i30N over VW. When budget is not an issue, that's a different story but for the same buck, you would have to be a badge snob to chose VW.

[@AkarZaephyr]

Random Hoerse - I'm not sure about the quality, VW seems to have better interior materials. At least it used to, new Golf seems to have gone down a bit. But agreed on reliability!

[@dorian9350]

Filip A. In my country the gti is 35000euro and the n is 31300euro so why isnt this fair comperison???

[@dorian9350]

Filip A. Oh and regular n is 250 not 275

[@droogan8918]

I work as a tec in a Hyundai dealership and took one out round Christmas for the price and performance I think you're silly if you buy anything else

[@wmsenna]

So satisfying to see that Golf lose. 😘

[@patrikstallone1733]

Is it i30N or i30 N Performance?

[@mbafalosable]

Try with golf R dsg

[@SBudd86]

Why? Auto awd golf sounds very boring

[@DadIsntMad]

Why don't you try Lamborghini while you're at it

[@demetrisgerasimou895]

Xaras to shieshion!

[@RcOldChannel]

Master Jazoo price won’t be matched

[@scoopermg8226]

Try a veyron..etc

[@KoreyByrne]

Looked not even close was this real?

[@shiveshp.3271]

More reliable Faster Sounds bat shit awesome Recks GTI

[@ImyurZero]

"recks GTI"? lol it won by .4 seconds, wouldn't really say that it "recks". Plus look at the interior, where you spend all of your time, looks like shit.

[@shiveshp.3271]

Yeah I guess although I would still buy the i30N. Plus I don't have full trust in vw anymore.

[@AkarZaephyr]

ImyurZerio - never heard of hot-hatch customers being concerned with interior quality. 0-60 times - every damn time. Corner agility? Every damn time. I guess quality of plastics is the only argument GTi has left :P Apply cold water to burned places.

[@ImyurZero]

I certainly care, and a lot of people I know care as well. I guess if you're still in high school you still think of 0-60 times lol

[@ImyurZero]

Also if you're really looking for 0-60 times, why would you even consider a 4 cylinder lol

[@alexyoungberg5232]

Hyundai econobox that has launch control huh? So what year are we in again...?

[@slamminx3]

Still would take the GTI

[@Alby911]

Both are still very ordinary cars but credit where it's due.

[@Nonbelieverification]

Well done i30N! And everyone knows VW suuuucks since all that happened last few years.

[@ImyurZero]

You do know that nearly every other foreign car manufacturer came out doing the same thing right? VW was just the first to get caught so they got the spot light.

[@audirwb1152]

Another internet troll with yet another baseless statement! What happened with VW was about politics and trade! It wasn't about building an interior products! But you know that, right???

[@selldivision]

great reasoning there - everybody else is doing it. Yes VW got caught first but they also dicked the authorities around for 2 years, then they came "clean".

[@ImyurZero]

So it's ok that every other foreign car manufacturer did it, just not VW...

[@ImyurZero]

Yes, its about the U.S. and our insanely strict smog laws, just cause it was somehow exploded when the news came out about VW, but what about when GM had defeat devices installed in Caddys in the 90's? Or what about Ford and their defeat devices in their vans in the 90's? Or even Honda or Toyota in the 90's as well? Global warming wasn't a big deal back then, but now that it is suddenly we're taking it seriously, even though Mitsubishi came out shortly after VW got caught saying they were doing it too, but naw, everyone just put it all on VW. Oh wait, VW sales are up 33% since "dieselgate", looks like it's just you haha