The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 20,600

€ 21,300

€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘ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 1.6 GDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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 1.6 GDI
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.88 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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 automatic transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
18 mpg
city
26 mpg
33 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
364 mi
Range
492 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
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).
127 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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