2024 BYD Seal vs 2024 Hyundai i30 Comparison

    BYD Seal

    Hyundai i30

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    2024 BYD
    Seal
    vs
    2024 Hyundai
    i30
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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.
    0.0
    8.1
    8.0
    0.0
    Based on the BYD Seal PERFORMANCE
    Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE PRM MHEV
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    NA
    42L - 50L
    164 to 425 km
    Warranty
    6 year
    warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $49,888 - $68,798
    $23,720 - $55,500
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    CarExpert's Take

    James Wong
    Marketplace Editor
    James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Excellent value
    • Neck-snapping acceleration
    • Comfortable, refined manners
    Misses
    • Not tuned to be a sports sedan
    • Premium-spec makes more sense
    • Storage and charging off the pace
    Jack Quick
    Deputy Marketplace Editor
    Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Fun to chuck around in the bends
    • Comfortable seating position
    • Intuitive interior technology
    Misses
    • Engine no longer warm-hatch quick
    • Annoying speed limit assist system
    • Higher asking price hurts the hip pocket

    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

    • Ocean Blue Interior (+$1,500)
    NA

    Colours Available

    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.

    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)

    Specs

    Type
    ELECTRICTUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ
    Size (cc)
    -1483 - 1999
    Size (L)
    0.01.6L, 2.0L, 1.5L
    Cylinders
    NOT APPLICABLETURBO 4, INLINE 4
    Camshaft
    NOT APPLICABLEVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    -16
    Power
    150kW - 390kW104kW - 206kW
    Power RPM
    -5500 - 6200
    Torque
    310Nm - 670Nm180Nm - 392Nm
    Torque RPM
    -1450 - 4700
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    -9.5 - 13

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