The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 24,400

€ 28,100

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120d
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.3
104.7
166.9
169.3 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.07 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120d
GD/GDH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120d
136 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
451 mi
Range
674 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 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