The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120d Automatic 5-door (07 - 11)
€ 24,400

€ 30,900

€ 24,400
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 T-GDI 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 T-GDI
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 T-GDI
BMW 120d
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3197 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
298 lb
9.32 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
PDE
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
127 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.27 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
18.27 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 120d
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
565 mi
Range
598 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
598 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
104.1 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 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 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