The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 23,700

€ 17,500

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI is 6.7 inches longer, 2.3 inches wider and 1.1 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
2992 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
7.35 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
136 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.4
▶ REPLAY
16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
16.35 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
39 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
451 mi
Range
482 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
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).
134.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






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