The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI (13 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI (11 - 14)
€ 20,000

€ 20,100

€ 20,000
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 a little. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
2793 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.9 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
GD/GDH
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
133 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
52 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
29 mpg
city
44 mpg
50 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
549 mi
Range
759 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
549 mi
759 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
113.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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