The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI (11 - 14)
€ 25,000

€ 17,600

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,600
ⓘ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 1.4 T-GDI is 7 inches longer, 0.5 inches narrower and 2.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
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 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
3003 lb
Curb Weight
2809 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.46 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
PDE
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.01 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
27.01 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
40 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
40 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
575 mi
Range
579 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
579 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
111.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
111.8 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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