8.4
2025 Hyundai i30 Sedan review
This is a 'small' car? Small wonder, then, why mid-sized cars are disappearing, as the Hyundai i30 Sedan is both spacious and affordable.
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William Stopford
Audi S3 vs Hyundai i30 Comparison
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Based on the Audi S3
Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
City driving
Fun
Driving the familyFuel Efficiency
55L
402 to 407 km
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$75,400 - $77,373
$23,720 - $55,500
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CarExpert's Take
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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 | ||
Optional Features
- Alloy Wheels Special 19 Inch (+$300)
- Black Exterior Styling Package Plus (+$1,675)
- Black Style Pack (+$975)
- Exclusive Paint (+$4,600)
- Inlays - Carbon (+$1,100)
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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 DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1984 | 1483 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| TURBO 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 228kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5450 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 | 1450 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 | 9.5 - 13 | |
