The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI (12 - 15)
€ 31,200

€ 19,800

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,800
ⓘ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 T5 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI.
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.77 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
133 hp
at 6300 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
133 hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
121 lb‑ft
at 4850 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
121 lb‑ft
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.02 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
21.02 lb/hp
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
41 mpg
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
35 mpg
highway
51 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14 gal
410 mi
Range
578 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
578 mi
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
108 kWh
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
Hyundai i30 1.6 GDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1217 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.7 cu ft






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