The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 21,300

€ 20,600

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.9
70.1
80.7
59
67.8
74.7
70.1 in
Width
67.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.9 in
Height
59 in
104.3
169.3
99
162.6
169.3 in
Length
162.6 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
GD/GDH
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
119 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
33 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
364 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft