The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. BMW 116i Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 19,800

€ 24,300

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 116i.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 116i
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 1.6 GDI
BMW 116i
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.08 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 116i
GD/GDH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 116i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
120 hp
BMW 116i
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 3000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
BMW 116i
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 116i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 116i
▶ REPLAY
21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.8 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
24.8 lb/hp
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 116i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 116i
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
578 mi
Range
499 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
499 mi
BMW 116i
Environmental Impact
108 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).
125 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 116i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 116i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1217 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