The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 21,300

€ 20,100

€ 21,300
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 considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 17.1 cm longer, 5.9 cm wider and 2.8 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1470
1780
2050
1498
1721
1897
1780 mm
Width
1721 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1470 mm
Height
1498 mm
2650
4300
2515
4129
4300 mm
Length
4129 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1300 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
66 kg
4.83 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
133 bhp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
164 NM
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
164 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
119 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
9.77 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
9.77 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
42 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
31 mpg
city
42 mpg
53 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
492 mi
Range
633 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
127 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 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
157 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
550 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1316 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L