The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 24,400

€ 28,500

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 T GDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3172 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
159 lb
5.01 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
207 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.32 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
15.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
31 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
25 mpg
city
23 mpg
39 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
450 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
450 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
144 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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