The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI DCT (17 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 24,400

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.9 inches shorter, 0.5 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.3
70.7
80.7
70.2 in
Width
70.7 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.7 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
168
104.3
170.9
168 in
Length
170.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2899 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.94 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
M
Generation
PDE
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
138 hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
178 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
178 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.01 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
21.01 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
43 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
565 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
565 mi
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
104.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Hyundai i30 1.4 T-GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.2 cu ft







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