The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 16,200

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,200
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 2.0 is 6.7 inches shorter, 2.3 inches narrower and 1.1 inches taller than the Hyundai i30 1.4.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.4
59
67.8
74.7
57.9
70.1
80.7
67.8 in
Width
70.1 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
59 in
Height
57.9 in
99
162.6
104.3
169.3
162.6 in
Length
169.3 in
99 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.4
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.9 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.4
9C
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
98 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
101 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.4
113 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.4
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
18 mpg
city
30 mpg
33 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
364 mi
Range
549 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
113.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1235 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft