The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid (17 - 19) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 21,900

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900
ⓘ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 IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid is 7.6 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
57.1
71.7
81.1
58.5
71.2
79.6
71.7 in
Width
71.2 in
81.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
58.5 in
106.3
176
99.9
168.4
176 in
Length
168.4 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3483 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4343 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.09 %

General
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
AE
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
139 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
139 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
195 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
195 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Performance
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
10.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
25.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.16 lb/hp
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
25.06 lb/hp
19.16 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
214 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
214 mpg
38 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
No data
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
11.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
2429 mi
Range
551 mi
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
2429 mi
551 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
20.8 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).
117.5 kWh
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
20.8 kWh
117.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
42 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai IONIQ PlugIn-Hybrid
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
860 lb
Maximum Payload
875 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft








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