The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (04 - 07) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 28,500

€ 21,300

€ 28,500
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 BMW 120d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.6 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
56.3
68.9
76.1
57.9
70.1
80.7
68.9 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.3 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.4
104.3
169.3
166.4 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3142 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
8.79 %

General
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
E87
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
161 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 120d
251 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
135 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
19.52 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
BMW 120d
19.52 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
471 mi
Range
492 mi
BMW 120d
471 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
135.8 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
BMW 120d
135.8 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft







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