The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (07 - 12)
€ 24,400
€ 28,600
€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,600
ⓘ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 120i.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120i
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 120i
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3053 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.31 %
General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120i
GD/GDH
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
168 hp
BMW 120i
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120i
136 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 120i
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16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.17 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
18.17 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 120i
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
451 mi
Range
499 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
499 mi
BMW 120i
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).
125 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
249 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 120i
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
