The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI DCT (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 22,600

€ 29,400

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘ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 T5.
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
258 lb
8.23 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 T5
GD/GDH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
133 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
21.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
21.63 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
41 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
48 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
578 mi
Range
443 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
578 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
108 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1202 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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