The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d Automatic (07 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 30,100
€ 19,800
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
55.9
68.8
76.1
57.9
70.1
80.7
68.8 in
Width
70.1 in
76.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
104.7
166.9
104.3
169.3
166.9 in
Length
169.3 in
104.7 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.94 %
General
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
E81
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 manual 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
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 120d
175 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 120d
258 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.14 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
BMW 120d
44 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
51 mpg
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
598 mi
Range
578 mi
BMW 120d
598 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
108 kWh
BMW 120d
109.1 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120d
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
948 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
