The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 19,900

€ 22,700

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 0.5 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
57.3
70.7
80.7
57
70.2
80.3
70.7 in
Width
70.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
104.3
170.9
103.9
168
170.9 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
2798 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
320 lb
10.27 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
PDE
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
118 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
118 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
126 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
126 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
118 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
23.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
23.71 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
48 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
42 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
634 mi
Range
450 mi
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
634 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
144 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
92.9 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.0 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1171 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft