The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 19,800
€ 19,500
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
169.3
99.9
168.4
169.3 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2859 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
64 lb
2.24 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
GD/GDH
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.49 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
27.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
579 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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).
111.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
