The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 120i (07 - 12) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
€ 26,600
€ 24,400
€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 120i 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 T GDI.
BMW 120i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T 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 120i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %
General
BMW 120i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
E81
Generation
GD/GDH
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 120i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW
Engine Series
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
BMW 120i
168 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 120i
155 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Performance
BMW 120i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
139 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
17.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
BMW 120i
17.91 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 120i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
BMW 120i
36 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
39 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
499 mi
Range
451 mi
BMW 120i
499 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
138.2 kWh
BMW 120i
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 120i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
937 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
9.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37.3 cu ft
