The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI (18 - ..) vs. BMW 120d (07 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 28,100

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 8.5 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW 120d.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
56.1
70.7
80.7
55.9
68.8
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.8 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
55.9 in
104.3
175.4
104.7
166.9
175.4 in
Length
166.9 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
2932 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.65 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
PDE
Generation
E81
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
175 hp
BMW 120d
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
BMW 120d
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
130 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 120d
▶ REPLAY
21.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.14 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.25 lb/hp
18.14 lb/hp
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
40 mpg
50 mpg
BMW 120d
33 mpg
city
40 mpg
46 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.5 gal
526 mi
Range
674 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
526 mi
674 mi
BMW 120d
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
96.7 kWh
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
111.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
BMW 120d
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120d
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
937 lb
12.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.3 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft