The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. BMW 120d xDrive Steptronic (15 - 16)
€ 21,300

€ 34,500

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.3
105.9
170.4
169.3 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d
2866 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
496 lb
14.75 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d
GD/GDH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
187 hp
BMW 120d
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d
119 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120d
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21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.98 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
17.98 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
55 mpg
BMW 120d
26 mpg
city
46 mpg
44 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
492 mi
Range
751 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
751 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
88.5 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
88.5 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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