2022 Hyundai i30 vs 2024 BYD Seal Comparison

    Hyundai i30

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    BYD Seal

    2022 Hyundai
    i30
    vs
    2024 BYD
    Seal
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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
    8.4
    8.1
    0.0
    Based on the Hyundai i30 N PREMIUM WITH SUNROOF
    Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    47L - 50L
    320 to 425 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $30,190
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Breadth of talents
    • The manual option lives
    • Improved interior over hatch
    Misses
    • Cheap interior plastics
    • Slightly cramped rear seats
    • The looks are challenging...
    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

    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

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

    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)

    The BYD Seal is available in the following exterior colours:

    • Arctic Blue
    • Atlantis Grey
    • Aurora White
    • Cosmos Black
    • Shark Grey

    Aurora White is a no-cost option, with the other finishes costing $1500 or $2000 in the case of Shark Grey, which is available only on the Performance.

    Interior colours are either Ocean Blue or Thaumas Black.

    The Ocean Blue interior costs an extra $1500.

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJELECTRIC
    Size (cc)
    1591 - 1999-
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.6L0.0
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4NOT APPLICABLE
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAMNOT APPLICABLE
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    117kW - 206kW150kW - 390kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 6200-
    Torque
    191Nm - 392Nm310Nm - 670Nm
    Torque RPM
    1450 - 4700-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 11.5-

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