The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
€ 19,800
€ 28,400
€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.9
70.1
80.7
58.6
71.9
79.6
70.1 in
Width
71.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.9 in
Height
58.6 in
104.3
169.3
99.4
168.8
169.3 in
Length
168.8 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
348 lb
11.07 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
518 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
125 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft
