The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120d xDrive (12 - 15) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18)
€ 32,600

€ 22,500

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.73 %

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

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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
140 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
18.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.43 lb/hp
BMW 120d
18.27 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
50 mpg
combined
44 mpg
BMW 120d
50 mpg
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
49 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
687 mi
Range
575 mi
BMW 120d
687 mi
575 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.4 kWh
BMW 120d
96.7 kWh
102.4 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
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