2023 BYD Seal vs 2023 Hyundai i30 Comparison

    BYD Seal

    Hyundai i30

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    2023 BYD
    Seal
    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.
    0.0
    8.1
    8.4
    0.0
    Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
    Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    -
    $23,720 - $54,700
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Neck-snapping acceleration
    • Comfortable, refined manners
    Misses
    • Not tuned to be a sports sedan
    • Premium-spec makes more sense
    • Storage and charging off the pace
    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

    Optional Features

    • Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
    NA

    Colours Available

    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
    ELECTRICTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    -1580 - 1999
    Size (L)
    0.01.6L, 2.0L
    Induction
    NOT APPLICABLETURBO 4, INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    NOT APPLICABLEVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    150kW - 390kW104kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    -5500 - 6200
    Torque
    310Nm - 670Nm180Nm - 392Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1450 - 4700
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -9.5 - 13

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