The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI (13 - 15)
€ 20,800

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€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
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Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.8 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI.
Volvo C30 1.8
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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 1.8
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2793 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.51 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8
Hyundai i30 Coupe 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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
21 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
39 mpg
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
23 mpg
city
29 mpg
41 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
468 mi
Range
549 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
549 mi
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
Hyundai i30 Coupe 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1219 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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