Hyundai VELOSTER N vs. Volkswagen Golf R

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER N and Volkswagen Golf R contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai VELOSTER N and the Volkswagen Golf R.

When we compare the Hyundai VELOSTER N's and the Volkswagen Golf R's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER N has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Volkswagen Golf R has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER N's and the Volkswagen Golf R's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER N is a better car than the Volkswagen Golf R.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai VELOSTER N ranges from $25,797 to $31,998 while a used 2022 Volkswagen Golf R is priced between $38,553 to $47,999.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai VELOSTER N loses 28 percent of its value and the Volkswagen Golf R loses 33.2 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER N retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Volkswagen Golf R.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai VELOSTER N’s base engine makes 275 horsepower, and the Volkswagen Golf R base engine makes 315 horsepower. The VELOSTER N is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles. The Golf R is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 406 miles.This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER N the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Volkswagen Golf R the advantage in maximum range. Both models use premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Volkswagen Golf R, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room and rear leg room. The Hyundai VELOSTER N, a sports car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Hyundai VELOSTER N and Volkswagen Golf R are comparable in regards to cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Volkswagen Golf R has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.