Hyundai i30 vs BYD Seal Comparison

    Hyundai i30

    BYD Seal

    2024 Hyundai
    i30
    vs
    2024 BYD
    Seal

    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
    0.0
    8.4
    NA
    0.0
    Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE
    Based on the BYD Seal
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    NA
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty

    -
    MSRP
    $23,720 - $54,700
    -
    See what others have paid
    Save with CarExpert

    CarExpert's Take

    Matt Campbell
    Senior Contributor
    Matt Campbell drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Lots of interior space
    • Great pricing and specs
    • Sharp looks for the money
    Misses
    • Terrible shut lines
    • Annoying speed sign tech
    • Some cheap plastics
    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)

    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
    GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ-
    Size (cc)
    1580 - 1999-
    Size (L)
    2.0L, 1.6L-
    Induction
    INLINE 4, TURBO 4-
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM-
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    16-
    Power
    104kW - 206kW-
    Power RPM
    5500 - 6200-
    Torque
    180Nm - 392Nm-
    Torque RPM
    1450 - 4700-
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    9.5 - 13-

    Can’t Make Up Your Mind?

    FOR FREE EXPERT ADVICE,
    CALL US ON 1300 587 992
    TALK TO AN EXPERT

    Share This to a Friend