The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. BMW 125d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 24,400

€ 40,800

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,800
ⓘ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 T GDI is 1.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the BMW 125d.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 125d
57.9
70.1
80.7
55.9
69.5
78.1
70.1 in
Width
69.5 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.9 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
169.3
105.9
170.4
169.3 in
Length
170.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
105.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 125d
3014 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4387 lb

Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.86 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 125d
GD/GDH
Generation
F21
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 125d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
221 hp
at 4400 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 hp
221 hp
BMW 125d
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
195 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
BMW 125d
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 125d
136 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 125d
▶ REPLAY
16.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.96 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
16.47 lb/hp
14.96 lb/hp
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 125d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
32 mpg
51 mpg
BMW 125d
25 mpg
city
44 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
451 mi
Range
702 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
702 mi
BMW 125d
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).
94.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
BMW 125d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
BMW 125d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.2 cu ft







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