The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i (04 - 07)
€ 24,400
€ 25,200
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘ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 4.4 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and an inch taller than the BMW 120i.
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
57.3
70.7
80.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.3 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
170.9
104.7
166.4
170.9 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
PDE
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
127 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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21.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.89 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
21.01 lb/hp
19.89 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
43 mpg
31 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
414 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
565 mi
414 mi
BMW 120i
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).
142.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
104.1 kWh
142.1 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
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
