Hyundai i30 2024 vs BMW 3 series 2022

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Hyundai i30
2024 -
BMW 3 series
2022 -
Gearbox: Manual/AutomaticAutomatic
Hyundai i30 is available with both manual and automatic gearboxes, whereas BMW 3 series is available only with automatic gearbox.
Wheel drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)Rear wheel drive (RWD) / All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Hyundai i30 is available only with front wheel drive, while BMW 3 series can be equipped with rear wheel drive and four wheel (4x4) drive.
Engines: 1.0 - 1.6 (petrol)2.0 - 3.0 (petrol, diesel, hybrid)
Both cars are available with petrol engines.

Performance

Power: 96 - 150 HP150 - 381 HP
Torque: 140 - 253 NM250 - 700 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.1 - 13.3 seconds4.5 - 8.8 seconds
In general, BMW 3 series are available with more powerful and dynamic engines than Hyundai i30. Select a car version for a more accurate comparison!

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 5.7 - 6.81.1 - 8.8
Hyundai i30 petrol engines consumes on average 1.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than BMW 3 series.
This comparison does not take engine capacity into account, so to compare the fuel consumption of specific engines, select the car version!
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.
Ground clearance: 140 mm (5.5 inches)130 - 141 mm (5.1 - 5.6 inches)
Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai i30 can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds.

Dimensions

Length: 4.59 m4.71 m
Width: 1.80 m1.83 m
Height: 1.48 m1.43 m
Hyundai i30 is smaller, but higher.
Hyundai i30 is 13 cm shorter than the BMW 3 series, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i30 is 5 cm higher.
Trunk capacity: 602 litres500 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
1650 litres1510 litres
Hyundai i30 has more luggage capacity.
Even though the car is shorter, The BMW 3 series may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 140 litres).
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters12 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai i30 is 1.4 metres less than that of the BMW 3 series, which means Hyundai i30 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
Gross weight: ~ 1`860 kg~ 2`330 kg
Net weight:~ 1`283 kg~ 1`763 kg
Load capacity:~ 577 kg~ 567 kg
Safety: no datano data
Quality: no datano data
Average price (€): no data24 600
Pros and Cons: Hyundai i30 has
  • both manual and automatic
  • only petrol engines available
  • lower fuel consumption
  • higher ground clearance
  • roomier boot
  • better manoeuvrability
BMW 3 sērija has
  • automatic transmission only
  • available with 4x4 drive
  • petrol, diesel and hybrid engines available
  • more powerful and dynamic engines
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