The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 16,200
€ 28,100
€ 16,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 1.4 is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.3
104.7
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
12.51 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
GD/GDH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
98 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
98 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
101 lb‑ft
at 4200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
101 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
113 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
28.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
28.35 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
39 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
30 mpg
city
40 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
549 mi
Range
674 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
549 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1235 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft

















