2024 Hyundai i30 vs 2023 Subaru WRX Comparison

    Hyundai i30

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    Subaru WRX

    2024 Hyundai
    i30
    vs
    2023 Subaru
    WRX
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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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    8.4
    7.8
    0.0
    Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
    Based on the Subaru WRX CLUB SPEC (AWD)
    Best suitable for...
    FunFun
    City drivingCity driving
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    63L
    536 to 624 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    5 year
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    CarExpert's Take

    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
    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Chassis upgrades are a step forward
    • Recaro seats hug you in the right places
    • Yes, we love that rear wing
    Misses
    • Still not nearly noisy enough
    • For a Club Spec, it's quite tame
    • The performance game has moved on

    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

    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)

    Colour options vary depending on the body style. The sedan offers eight colour options while the Sportswagon offers the same range of colours except for Solar Orange.

    • Crystal Black
    • Sapphire Blue
    • WR Blue
    • Magnetite Grey
    • Ignition Red
    • Ice Silver
    • Ceramic White

    Only available for the WRX Sedan:

    • Solar Orange

    Specs

    Type
    TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJTURBO DIRECT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    1483 - 19992387
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L2.4L
    Induction
    TURBO 4, INLINE 4FLAT TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAMVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    104kW - 206kW202kW
    Power RPM
    5500 - 62005600
    Torque
    180Nm - 392Nm350Nm
    Torque RPM
    1500 - 47002000
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 1310.6

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