Hyundai Accent X3 or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

1994–2000 vs 1946–2003 · Sedan/Hatchback 5-door/Hatchback 3-door vs Sedan/Convertible

In short

Boot: Accent X3 380 l, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 260 l.
Lowest consumption: Accent X3 6.5 l/100 km, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km.
Power: Accent X3 44–73 kW, Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 33–37 kW.
Standard equipment: Accent X3 11 items (GL), Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 12 items (Standard).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Accent X31994–2000 · 9 engines · GL, GLS, GSi, GTSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003 · 5 engines · Standard, Export, L, LSSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Accent X31994–2000no listings	Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)1946–2003no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,103 mm–4,117 mm	Length4,079 mm–4,110 mm
Width	Width1,620 mm	Width1,550 mm–1,585 mm
Height	Height1,394 mm–1,395 mm	Height1,500 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,400 mm	Wheelbase2,400 mm–2,420 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance155 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume280 l–380 l	Trunk volume140 l–260 l
Curb weight	Curb weight910 kg–990 kg	Curb weight840 kg–950 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank45 l	Fuel tank40 l–42 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1994–2000	Production years1946–2003
Body type	Body typeSedan, Hatchback 5-door, Hatchback 3-door	Body typeSedan, Convertible
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines5
Power	Power44–73 kW (60–99 hp)	Power33–37 kW (45–50 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.3–1.5	Displacement (l)1.5–1.6
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainRear-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.5 l/100 km · 1.3i	Lowest consumption8.4 l/100 km · 1.6i
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h10.5 s · 1.5i 16V GT	Best 0–100 km/h18 s · 1.6
Top speed	Top speed185 km/h	Top speed135 km/h
Trim levelsGL · Standard
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim11 · GL	Items in the base trim12 · Standard
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim19 · GLS	Items in the top trim18 · LS
Equipment · Comfort2 · 0
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 4
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
4 Seats	4 Seats—	4 Seats✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Audio Preparation	Audio Preparation—	Audio Preparation✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights0 · 1
Halogen Headlights	Halogen Headlights—	Halogen Headlights✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 0
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft1 · 1
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)—	Mechanical Lock (Steering/Gearbox)✓
Equipment · Exterior2 · 4
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels—	R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection—	Underbody Rust Protection✓
On Autodrom now
Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Accent X3 or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

Length: Hyundai Accent X3 4,117 mm, Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 4,110 mm (a 7 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,400 vs 2,420 mm. Boot: 380 vs 260 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Accent X3 or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The most frugal Hyundai Accent X3 uses 6.5 l/100 km (1.3i); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 8.4 l/100 km (1.6i).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Accent X3 or Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer)?

The strongest Hyundai Accent X3 makes 73 kW (99 hp) (1.5i 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle Type 1 (Kafer) 37 kW (50 hp) (1.6).

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