The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 24,600
€ 22,100
€ 24,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.37 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 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
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 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
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
46 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
727 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
108 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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1179 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
