2024 BMW 1 Series vs 2023 Hyundai i30 Comparison

    BMW 1 Series

    Hyundai i30

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    2024 BMW
    1 Series
    vs
    2023 Hyundai
    i30
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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    8.3
    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the BMW 1 Series 18i M SPORT
    Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Driving the familyDriving the family
    LuxuryLuxury
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 49L
    248 to 368 km
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $23,720 - $54,700
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    CarExpert's Take

    Max Davies
    Marketplace Journalist
    Max Davies drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Great ride and handling
    • Characterful turbo triple and quality tech
    • Great value proposition alongside M135
    Misses
    • Dynamics ultimately limited by front-drive setup
    • M branding isn't entirely necessary
    • Obnoxious speed limit beeping
    William Stopford
    News Editor
    William Stopford drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • More rear legroom than a Sonata
    • CVT makes this engine more palatable
    • Comfortable ride
    Misses
    • Some cheap interior touches
    • Engine can get a bit noisy
    • Speed limit assist system is infuriating

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Colours Available

    The BMW 1 Series is available in the following exterior paint colours:

    • Alpine White
    • Black Sapphire (+$1308)
    • Melbourne Red (+$1308)
    • M Misano Blue (+$1308)
    • Skyscraper Grey (+$1308)
    • Storm Bay metallic (+$2000)
    • Frozen Pure Grey metallic (+$3846)

    The 118i Sport is only available in solid black paint.

    Regular i30s:

    • Polar White
    • Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
    • Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
    • Phantom Black ($595 extra)
    • Fiery Red ($595 extra)
    • Intense Blue ($595 extra)

    i30 N models:

    • Polar White (both)
    • Performance Blue (both)
    • Shadow Grey (hatch)
    • Engine Red (hatch)
    • Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
    • Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
    • Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
    • Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
    • Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
    • Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)

    Specs

    Type
    TURBO DIRECT F/INJTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1499 - 19981580 - 1999
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.5L1.6L, 2.0L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, TURBO 3TURBO 4, INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    12 - 1616
    Power
    103kW - 233kW104kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    4600 - 57505500 - 6200
    Torque
    220Nm - 450Nm180Nm - 392Nm
    Torque RPM
    1480 - 20001450 - 4700
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 11.19.5 - 13

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