The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 22,500
€ 20,100
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 1.4 T-GDI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
57.3
70.7
80.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.3 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
170.9
99.9
168.4
170.9 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.03 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
PDE
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
49 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
759 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
92.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
