The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue (16 - 17) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 18,000

€ 27,300

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches longer, 1.1 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the BMW 120i.
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
BMW 120i
57.7
70.1
80.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.1 in
Width
68.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
57.7 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
169.3
104.7
166.4
169.3 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
BMW 120i
2784 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.45 %

General
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
BMW 120i
GD/GDH
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
133 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
121 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
BMW 120i
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
20.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
20.93 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
35 mpg
city
21 mpg
53 mpg
highway
No data
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
393 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
621 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
149.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
100.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI blue
BMW 120i
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1228 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