The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 19,200

€ 21,300

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
57
70.2
80.3
57.9
70.1
80.7
70.2 in
Width
70.1 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
57 in
Height
57.9 in
103.9
167.4
104.3
169.3
167.4 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2866 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.61 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.55 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
21.55 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
35 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
488 mi
Range
492 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
492 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
127 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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