The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 17) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 23,700

€ 19,700

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,700
ⓘ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 1.6.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 1.6
2992 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.11 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 T GDI
VW New Beetle 1.6
136 mph
Maximum Speed
109 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

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






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