The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
€ 21,900

€ 25,000

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 7 inches shorter, 0.5 inches wider and 2.4 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.1
70.7
80.7
71.2 in
Width
70.7 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
58.5 in
Height
56.1 in
99.9
168.4
104.3
175.4
168.4 in
Length
175.4 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3003 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.79 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
16
Generation
PDE
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
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
129 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.76 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
21.76 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
31 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
575 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
875 lb
Maximum Payload
1098 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.7 cu ft








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