2019 Hyundai Veloster vs 2019 Volkswagen Beetle

2019 Hyundai Veloster

2019 Volkswagen Beetle

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2.0 Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Veloster 2.0 Automatic	27	34	$18,842	$19,500
Veloster 2.0 Manual	25	33	$17,897	$18,500
Veloster 2.0 Premium Automatic	27	34	$21,799	$22,750
Veloster N Manual	22	28	$25,969	$26,900
Veloster Turbo DCT	28	34	$24,163	$25,400
Veloster Turbo R-Spec Manual	26	33	$21,826	$22,900
Veloster Turbo Ultimate DCT	28	34	$26,734	$28,150
Veloster Turbo Ultimate Manual	26	33	$25,332	$26,650

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Final Edition SE Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Beetle Final Edition SE Automatic	26	33	$22,124	$23,045
Beetle Final Edition SEL Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995
Beetle S Automatic	26	33	$20,059	$20,895
Beetle SE Automatic	26	33	$23,419	$24,395
Beetle Convertible Final Edition SE Automatic	26	33	$26,203	$27,295
Beetle Convertible Final Edition SEL Automatic	26	33	$28,795	$29,995
Beetle Convertible S Automatic	26	33	$24,955	$25,995
Beetle Convertible SE Automatic	26	33	$27,259	$28,395

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$18,842

$22,124

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$19,500

$23,045

Monthly Payment Estimate

$325 / month

$384 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.2

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5.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Veloster Turbo spends all its second-generation capital on feel-good features–and it works.

The 2019 Volkswagen Beetle offers a surprising amount of value and a great warranty.

TCC Likes

Much more cohesive look
Higher-quality feel
More practical than pure sports cars

Decent value
Excellent warranty
Rides well

TCC Dislikes

Base engine’s an unknown, for now
On-center steering feel
Firm ride might get tiring in commuting

Downscale interior
Pared lineup
No active safety tech

Fuel Economy

City

27 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

33 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.9

85.1

Second Hip Room (in)

46.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.3

Front Leg Room (in)

42.6

41.3

Front Hip Room (in)

54.1

Second Leg Room (in)

34.1

31.4

Front Head Room (in)

38.1

39.4

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.6

5.7

Length, Overall (in)

166.9

168.8

Height, Overall (in)

55.1

58.6

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

61.1

Wheelbase (in)

104.3

100.1

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

71.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Down (ft³)

44.5

29.9

Cargo Volume with Rear Seat Up (ft³)

19.9

15.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.3

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

14.5

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Tires

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P215/55HR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P215/55HR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2899

3045

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

140

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

330

Engine

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

174 @ 5000

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

184 @ 1500

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.94

3.23

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.56

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

0.85

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

3.19

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

2.51

Trans Order Code

A6GF12

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

1.14

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

0.67

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

4.46

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Veloster

Volkswagen Beetle

Body Style

Hatchback

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.8

6.1

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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