The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 20,000

€ 22,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI is 2 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.6 in
104.3
170.9
99.4
168.8
170.9 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
2798 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.73 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
PDE
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
23.71 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
43 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
36 mpg
city
34 mpg
48 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
610 mi
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
565 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
106.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft