8.1
2023 Subaru WRX Sedan review
The Subaru WRX used to be a benchmark for affordable performance cars – does it still offer that in 2023? Matt Campbell finds out.
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Matt Campbell
2022 Subaru WRX vs 2024 Hyundai i30 Comparison
Subaru WRX
Hyundai i30
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2022 Subaru
WRX
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2024 Hyundai
i30
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
60L - 63L
510 to 706 km
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
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$24,000 - $55,500
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CarExpert's Take
Matt Campbell
Senior Contributor
Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Remains a car you feel every moment in
- Cabin feels more special than some
- Decent price by today’s standards
Misses
- Remains a car you feel every moment in…
- Shift action isn’t the best
- Underpowered compared to rivals
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
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)
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO MPFI, TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1998 - 2457 | 1483 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.5L, 2.4L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4, FLAT TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 197kW - 221kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5600 - 6000 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 350Nm - 407Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4000 | 1500 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 8.2 - 10.6 | 9.5 - 13 | |
