Hyundai Ioniq 6 N vs Subaru WRX
Verdict
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is the heavy hitter here: RM449,888 buys a dual-motor AWD EV with 601 hp, 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, 257 km/h flat out and a 487 km range from an 84.0 kWh battery. The Subaru WRX is much cheaper at RM286,245 and sticks to a 2,387 cc petrol engine, 271 hp, 375 Nm, AWD and a manual gearbox. The Hyundai is larger and quicker on paper; the Subaru asks RM163,643 less, has seven airbags and a lower RM767 yearly road tax.
Pick the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N if you want the 601 hp dual-motor EV, 3.2-second sprint and 487 km range, and can accept the RM449,888 price and RM1,440 road tax.
Pick the Subaru WRX if you want AWD with a manual gearbox, a 2,387 cc petrol engine and the much lower RM286,245 entry price.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM449,888; Subaru WRX RM286,245
- Power: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 601 hp; Subaru WRX 271 hp
- Transmission: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N Single Ratio Automatic; Subaru WRX Manual
- Length: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 4,935 mm; Subaru WRX 4,669 mm
- Wheelbase: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N 2,965 mm; Subaru WRX 2,672 mm
- Road tax/year: Hyundai Ioniq 6 N RM1,440; Subaru WRX RM767
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 449,888 | RM 286,245✓ |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 2,387 cc |
| Power | 601 hp✓ | 271 hp |
| Torque | — | 375 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Manual |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 3.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 257 km/h | — |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 84.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 487 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,935 mm | 4,669 mm |
| Width | 1,940 mm | 1,826 mm |
| Height | 1,495 mm | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,965 mm | 2,672 mm |
| Boot space | — | 411 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 63 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 7✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | Yes | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 8✓ | 5 |
| Road tax / year | RM 1,440 | RM 767✓ |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Ioniq 6 N
- 601 hp from dual motors with AWD
- 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds
- 487 km EV range from an 84.0 kWh battery
- RM163,643 dearer than the Subaru WRX
- RM1,440 yearly road tax is higher
- Six airbags versus the WRX’s seven
WRX
- Manual gearbox with AWD
- 375 Nm from a 2,387 cc petrol engine
- 411-litre boot and 63-litre fuel tank
- 271 hp is far behind the Hyundai’s 601 hp
- No 0-100 km/h or top speed figure stated
- Five-year warranty versus the Hyundai’s eight
Ioniq 6 N vs WRX FAQ
Is the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N or Subaru WRX better?
For pace and EV range, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is the stronger pick with 601 hp, 3.2 seconds to 100 km/h and 487 km range. For price and manual AWD petrol driving, take the Subaru WRX.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N costs RM449,888, while the Subaru WRX is RM286,245. That makes the Hyundai RM163,643 more expensive.
Which car is bigger?
The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is bigger. It measures 4,935 mm long, 1,940 mm wide and has a 2,965 mm wheelbase, against the Subaru WRX’s 4,669 mm length, 1,826 mm width and 2,672 mm wheelbase.