The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)
€ 23,700

€ 21,900

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 T GDI is 0.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
2992 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
84 lb
2.73 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
136 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
16.35 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
697 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
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).
100.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







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