The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. BMW 118i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 22,600

€ 25,100

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.6 inches taller than the BMW 118i.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 118i
57.9
70.1
80.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
169.3
104.7
166.4
169.3 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 118i
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2943 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.24 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 118i
GD/GDH
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 automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 118i
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
127 hp
at 5750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
127 hp
BMW 118i
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 3250 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
BMW 118i
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 118i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 118i
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21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
23.17 lb/hp
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 118i
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 118i
33 mpg
city
22 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
578 mi
Range
398 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
398 mi
BMW 118i
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).
147.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
147.7 kWh
BMW 118i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
BMW 118i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1202 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