2022 Subaru WRX v Hyundai i30 Sedan N comparison
The Subaru WRX is a performance icon, with a storied history. The i30 Sedan N has no heritage, but plenty of potential.
Hyundai i30 vs Subaru WRX Comparison
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CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.6.
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Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE
Based on the Subaru WRX RS (AWD)
Best suitable for...
Fun
City drivingFuel Efficiency
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
63L
536 to 624 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$23,720 - $54,700
$47,490 - $59,790
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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
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
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
Comparison
Reviews
8.4
2024 Hyundai i30 Sedan N Line review
This could be the best version of the Hyundai i30 Sedan if you’re after a sporty car but working with a more realistic budget.
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Matt Campbell
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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Specs
| Type | ||
| GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | TURBO DIRECT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1580 - 1999 | 2387 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L, 1.6L | 2.4L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4, TURBO 4 | FLAT TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 104kW - 206kW | 202kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5500 - 6200 | 5600 | |
| Torque | ||
| 180Nm - 392Nm | 350Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 1450 - 4700 | 2000 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.5 - 13 | 10.6 | |
