The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI Turbo (15 - 16)
€ 24,000

€ 24,400

€ 24,000
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 2.4i is 1.3 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T 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
168
104.3
169.3
168 in
Length
169.3 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
104.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.84 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T 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 2.4i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
183 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
183 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
195 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
195 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
136 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
16.47 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
32 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
459 mi
Range
451 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
451 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
Hyundai i30 1.6 T GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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