The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 318i (07 - 08) vs. Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 27,300
€ 23,000
€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same width, but the BMW 318i is 8.7 inches shorter and 1.9 inches lower.
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
55.9
71.5
78.3
57.9
71.5
82.7
71.5 in
Width
71.5 in
78.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.7 in
55.9 in
Height
57.9 in
108.7
178
109.1
186.6
178 in
Length
186.6 in
108.7 in
Wheelbase
109.1 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
3164 lb
Curb Weight
3190 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.82 %
General
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
E90
Generation
VF
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
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 318i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
N43-B20
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
141 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
BMW 318i
141 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
140 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
BMW 318i
140 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Performance
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 318i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
22.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.98 lb/hp
BMW 318i
22.44 lb/hp
23.98 lb/hp
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
BMW 318i
40 mpg
37 mpg
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
30 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
44 mpg
16.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
664 mi
Range
680 mi
BMW 318i
664 mi
680 mi
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
121.2 kWh
BMW 318i
111.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 318i
Hyundai i40 1.6 GDI
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
13 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
