The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13)
€ 22,500

€ 25,600

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 1.4 T-GDI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
304 lb
9.73 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
197 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.86 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
15.86 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
462 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
462 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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).
140.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
140.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
911 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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