The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 26,600

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI is 7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70.7
80.7
58.5
71.2
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
58.5 in
104.3
175.4
99.9
168.4
175.4 in
Length
168.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2903 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.85 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
PDE
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
117 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
24.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
24.6 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
45 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
39 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
727 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
598 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
98.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.0 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1003 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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