The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,600

€ 23,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 2.0 TDI BMT
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.44 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
GD/GDH
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 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
28.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
56 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
33 mpg
city
50 mpg
48 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
578 mi
Range
814 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
814 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
86.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
86.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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