The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 17,500

€ 30,900

€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 4 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
57.3
70.7
80.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
170.9
104.7
166.9
170.9 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
2743 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
454 lb
14.2 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
PDE
Generation
E87
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 automatic 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
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
99 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4
99 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
114 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
27.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4
27.71 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4
44 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
36 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
575 mi
Range
598 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4
575 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
109.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4
102.4 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1138 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








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