The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 24,200

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 Coupe 1.6 GDI is 1.3 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
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
168
169.3 in
Length
168 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
2793 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
10.76 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
GD/GDH
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
133 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
121 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
▶ REPLAY
21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
21 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
39 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
50 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
549 mi
Range
567 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
549 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
117.3 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
113.6 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Volvo C30 2.0D
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1219 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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