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Volkswagen Beetle versus Hyundai Veloster Car Price Review

February 13th, 2012

Since we are talking about car prices, let us start with the basics. If you are considering a small and stylish car, then both the 2012 Volkswagen Beetle and the 2012 Hyundai Veloster are worthy candidates indeed.

The redesigned 2012 Volkswagen Beetle has retro cool looks while the Hyundai Veloster sports a more modern and upscale look. Both cars have almost the same price and cater to the same demographic of buyers. Both also shed some practicality for some added style, and both cars are extremely fun to look at and fun to drive.

VW Beetle

The VW Beetle starts at $18,995 in base trim, and the top end black turbo edition can breach past $24,950. Base models get standard equipment such as air conditioning, full power accessories, CD player, heated mirrors, and 17-inch alloy wheels.

The base model Beetle is powered by a 2.5-liter five-cylinder engine that develops 170hp. A 5-speed manual transmission can be paired with the engine, but the six-speed remains a good option. Average fuel economy is 25mpg combined.

Hyundai Veloster

The Hyundai Veloster starts at $17,300 and offers a novelty that is absent on most sporty hatchbacks–it has a passenger-side rear door that improves the practicality of this sporty coupe. The Veloster does not belong to any specific category due to the presence of the third rear door, but it does add convenience without doing any harm to the flowing lines of the car.

The Veloster comes standard with tech gadgets such as Bluetooth connectivity, satellite radio, 6-speaker audio system with iPod connectivity, and a 7-inch touchscreen multimedia interface. It also comes with full power accessories, LED exterior lights, 17-inch alloy wheels, and Hyundai’s Blue Link system.

Power comes courtesy of a 138hp 1.6-liter inline 4-cylinder engine that is mated to a 6-speed manual transmission. If you love steering mounted paddle shifts, then you should opt for the DCT dual-clutch automatic transmission. Fuel economy is at an average of 32mpg in the combined cycle.

There you have it. The Volkswagen starts at a higher base price but the retro stylish looks comes at a price. The Veloster sparks the imagination at a lower base price, and it adds a ton of standard equipment to the already impressive price tag.

One thing is for sure, though: buyers who are considering the Beetle or the Veloster for their next car will turn heads, no matter where they go.

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