The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 24,400

€ 22,700

€ 24,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 3.4 cm longer, 0.2 cm narrower and 2.3 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
1470
1780
2050
1447
1782
2039
1780 mm
Width
1782 mm
2050 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1470 mm
Height
1447 mm
2650
4300
2640
4266
4300 mm
Length
4266 mm
2650 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
1367 kg
Kerb Weight
1414 kg
1920 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.32 %

General
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
GD/GDH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1591 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
183 bhp
at 5500 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
183 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
265 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
265 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
136 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
111 m
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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7.47 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.89 kg/bhp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
7.47 kg/bhp
9.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
39 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
53 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
451 mi
Range
450 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
451 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
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).
144 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
138.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
553 kg
Maximum Payload
336 kg
378 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1316 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L