The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 23,100

€ 27,100

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI is 6.7 inches longer, an inch narrower and 3 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.1
70.7
80.7
59.1
71.7
79.6
70.7 in
Width
71.7 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.1 in
Height
59.1 in
104.3
175.4
100
168.7
175.4 in
Length
168.7 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.92 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
108 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
518 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.81 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
29.81 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
35 mpg
city
47 mpg
48 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
777 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
777 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
90.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
90.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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