The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d (11 - 15) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..)
€ 30,600

€ 22,700

€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI.
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
55.9
69.5
78.1
57.3
70.7
80.7
69.5 in
Width
70.7 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
105.9
170.2
104.3
170.9
170.2 in
Length
170.9 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.25 %

General
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
F21
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
BMW 120d
181 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120d
280 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
142 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
BMW 120d
17.36 lb/hp
20.43 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 120d
55 mpg
40 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
751 mi
Range
526 mi
BMW 120d
751 mi
526 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
111.8 kWh
BMW 120d
88.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft








34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft