The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (16 - 17)
€ 19,800

€ 26,200

€ 19,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 2.8 inches shorter, 3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D2
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.1 in
Width
73.1 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.3
104.2
172
169.3 in
Length
172 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D2
2795 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
582 lb
17.23 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D2
GD/GDH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D2
121 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2
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21.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.02 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
65 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
31 mpg
city
59 mpg
51 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
578 mi
Range
1070 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
1070 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
74 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
74 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1217 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







37.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft