StigCam: Hyundai i30 N vs VW Golf GTI | Top Gear

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[onoff]

The hyundai is the only car in it's segment and the only car that i know of apart from Mclaren in the world that is maintaining the warranty for the car even with track use. Awesome stuff

[limpetr]

I spent a day driving the i30N around Millbrook a few weeks ago, and it is a very impressive car. The e-diff is fantastic, and gives incredible front end bite in all conditions. The engine sounds good and feels strong, and there's a playful feel to the handling that reminded me of a Peugeot 306 GTI-6. What's more despite a full day of being thrashed to within an inch of their lives, including one car that spent the day being revved to its limiter in neutral by 60 or so people so they could hear the pops and bangs, nothing broke, fell off, or stopped working. The idea that a Hyundai would be mentioned in the same sentence as a Golf GTI would have been laughable a couple of years ago, but this really does do things a GTI can't. Mostly deliver a genuine sense of fun and a level of interaction in the handling that is missing from so many modern cars. It's an absolutely brilliantly set up, thoroughly developed car that deserves to sell as fast as they can build it.

[ken_in_atx]

As a MK7 GTI owner I am in awe of Hyundai. The rise in the last 10 years is epic.

[VehicleVirals]

Weird to watch top gear without commentary

[khaledkakeesh]

you gotta give to the Hyundai group they are doing a really fantastic job lately
never underestimatea south korean company

[RennieAsh]

Switches from Golf to i30. _Wind and water noise intensifies_ 1:19

The i30 does seem to have a more balanced engine note, Golf is slightly droning

[Showmetheevidence-]

Hyundai is really becoming a great manufacturer. They’ve had their time/years to experiment... and are now producing some good cars for good value! I hope their hot hatch continues!

[Bobbydog]

Some say, he can be in two places at once. And he only uses such an ability to race against himself.

[marcelmotorzoneza]

id get the hyundai over the gti in a heartbeat

[thedrivefields]

There is no doubt that the i30N is far superior in grip. And also something important value for money.

[CollisionofSoul]

The Hyundai I30 N is a daily driver built by Biermann to be pushed and punished, and that's why Hyundai won't void your warranty if you take it to the track and push it. The GTI is a plush daily driver that will not withstand the punishment. VW now has to up its game, which means better brakes, bushings and suspension upgrades to run with the N.

[ethownzbh]

All those exhaust crackles in the Hyundai from the inside makes it sound like it's got a loose driveshaft or something lol

[Masteraal]

Epic driving. Normal people would have crashed about 4 times in that lap lol

[BlitzzGames]

And with this, the FWD hot hatch segment is intense.. With the Type R at the very top. Just wish there would be a new MazdaSpeed3 to compete, but the i30N is a monster and the GTI is a performer as to be expected. I'm an AWD snob (drive a 400hp STi hatchback) but for the first time might be willing to make the switch

[BigsGaming]

Still annoyed the I30 N wont be sold in the US

[toniglandy]

1:29 : Chris just couldn't resist drifting

[W.A.]

VW Golf is always known for creating the benchmark in its segment. Finally, an arch rival in i30N form.

[jnthepassenger]

This is basically how the car industry has worked for a while.

[Trades]

Hyundai made a better hot hatch than VW. What a time to be alive...

[michaelhoundus]

I’ve driven both and I’d still go for the gti it just feels so good in every way and the potential on them is amazing you can push 400hp on the stock internals