The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09)
€ 21,300

€ 19,200

€ 21,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI is 1.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 1.6
57.9
70.1
80.7
57
70.2
80.3
70.1 in
Width
70.2 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.9 in
Height
57 in
104.3
169.3
103.9
167.4
169.3 in
Length
167.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 1.6
2866 lb
Curb Weight
2820 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.61 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 1.6
GD/GDH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 1.6
119 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
21.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.48 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.55 lb/hp
28.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
35 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
492 mi
Range
488 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
492 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
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).
132.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
127 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
928 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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