The Comparative Analysis :
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 120i Automatic (04 - 07)
€ 25,000

€ 27,300

€ 25,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI is 9 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the BMW 120i.
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
56.1
70.7
80.7
56.3
68.9
76.1
70.7 in
Width
68.9 in
80.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
76.1 in
56.1 in
Height
56.3 in
104.3
175.4
104.7
166.4
175.4 in
Length
166.4 in
104.3 in
Wheelbase
104.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
3003 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.87 %

General
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
PDE
Generation
E87
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
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
148 hp
at 6200 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
138 hp
148 hp
BMW 120i
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
178 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
BMW 120i
Performance
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

BMW 120i
▶ REPLAY
21.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.11 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
21.76 lb/hp
20.11 lb/hp
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
44 mpg
30 mpg
BMW 120i
37 mpg
city
21 mpg
48 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
575 mi
Range
393 mi
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
575 mi
393 mi
BMW 120i
Environmental Impact
102.4 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 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
102.4 kWh
149.7 kWh
BMW 120i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Hyundai i30 Fastback 1.4 T-GDI
BMW 120i
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1098 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