The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 22,500

€ 24,000

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 1.4 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 2.4i.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
282 lb
9.09 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
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 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
20.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
20.43 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
49 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
575 mi
Range
459 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
11.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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