The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (18 - ..) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 25,200

€ 24,200

€ 25,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI BMT.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3003 lb
Curb Weight
3007 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI 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 1.4 TSI BMT
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

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

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.32 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
20.32 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
35 mpg
city
37 mpg
46 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
645 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
545 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
108 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).
100.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
108 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1098 lb
Maximum Payload
983 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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