Top 10 Affordable Sports Cars in Australia 2025

If you've been paying close attention, there have been some great additions to the affordable sports car segment here in Australia in the past few years, leaving buyers well-positioned to pounce.

While sports cars represent a relatively small portion of overall sales, manufacturers realise their importance, particularly with price-conscious buyers looking for thrills on a reasonable budget.

The end result is no shortage of affordable sports car options here in Australia in 2025; with that in mind, let's take a look at ten of our favourites.

Hyundai i20 N

The Hyundai 20 N is one of the pound-for-pound best value propositions in affordable sports car segment.

What it lacks in outright power, the i20 N makes up for with its lightweight build and fabulous handling package that culminates in a seriously fun-loving and surprisingly naughty little hatchback that will be quick to make you smile when you mash the throttle.

• Price: $35,500

• Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 150kW / 275Nm

• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual

• 0-100 Time: 6.2 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 6.9L/100km

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Subaru BRZ Manual

The Subaru BRZ is a fabulous sports car that focuses on a lightweight package with sharp steering rather than sheer power to provide thrills behind the wheel.

It's a small, two-door coupe with sleek looks and a lovely, driver-centric package that celebrates being pushed thanks to its iconic front-engined, rear-wheel drive package for the perfect driving balance.

• Price: $43,790

• Engine: 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 174kW / 250Nm

• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / automatic

• 0-100 Time: 6.6 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 9.5L per 100km

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Toyota GR Yaris GT Manual

Toyota’s GR Yaris was quick to blow collective minds when it first came about, a package that showcases Toyota's rally-bred sporting heritage with its trick, adjustable all-wheel drive system and unbelievable grip levels.

With its stout footprint, the GR Yaris offers immense mechanical grip and serious acceleration from its maniacal 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder that now pumps out 221kW/400Nm, matching its pricier GR Corolla sibling.

• Price: $55,490

• Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 221kW / 400Nm

• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / eight-speed automatic

• 0-100 Time: 5.1 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 8.2 - 9.1L/100km (manual vs automatic)

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre, can extend to seven years for driveline

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Hyundai i30 N Manual

The Hyundai i30 N is yet another incredibly strong fighter in the affordable sports car segment, cementing itself as one of the leading options in the world of hot hatchbacks thanks to its heapings of turbocharged power and incredibly naughty exhaust.

For a FWD package, the i30 N carves through corners with a seemingly impossible degree of confidence and allows drivers to tailor their own drive modes with customised settings for the exhaust, adaptive suspension, limited-slip differential, steering and more; a crazy feature for the money.

• Price: $50,000

• Engine: 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 206kW / 392Nm

• Drivetrain: Front-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / eight-speed DCT

• 0-100 Time: 5.3 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 8.5L/100km

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Mazda MX-5 Roadster Manual

The Mazda MX-5 is an affordable sports car hero that has stuck to its guns, even in its fourth generation.

Mazda's recipe for the MX-5 is impressive as it is simple, emphasising lightness over power and a perfect balance thanks to its front-engined, rear-wheel drive layout that makes it a perfect car for first-timers and experienced drivers alike.

• Price: $43,020

• Engine: 2.0-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 135kW / 205Nm

• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / automatic

• 0-100 Time: 7.1 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 6.8 - 7.0L/100km (manual vs automatic)

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Toyota GR Corolla GTS Manual

Don't be fooled by the name - the GR Corolla is a completely different beast to the sensible Corolla hatchback buyers have come to love over time.

Instead, Toyota opted to make the GR Corolla one of its most hardcore hot hatches to date, showcasing a fire-breathing turbocharged three-pot engine, immense handling characteristics from the adjustable AWD system and, for 2025, the introduction of an automatic version to widen its appeal with performance buyers.

• Price: $67,990

• Engine: 1.6-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol

• Power & Torque: 221kW / 400Nm

• Drivetrain: All-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / eight-speed automatic

• 0-100 Time: 5.2 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 8.4 - 9.5L/100km (manual vs automatic)

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre, can extend to seven years for driveline

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Toyota GR86 GT Manual

Twin-under-the-skin to the Subaru BRZ, the Toyota GR86 is a fabulous sports coupe that leans on its lightweight proportions and rear-wheel drive layout to provide the fun.

It's a simple recipe that offers no shortage of excitement for inexperienced drivers and petrol-heads alike, thanks to its excellent weight distribution, sharp steering and lively package that provides tonnes of feedback to the pilot that should not be ignored for the money.

• Price: $43,940

• Engine: 2.4-litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder

• Power & Torque: 174kW / 250Nm

• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual

• 0-100 Time: 6.3 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 9.4L/100m

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre, up to seven years for driveline

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Nissan Z Manual

While it's not the most affordable member of our list, the Nissan Z provides some immense power figures that are pretty hard to match for the price.

With the help of its 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6, the Nissan Z can shred its rear tyres while offering a particularly healthy mix of lively, sharp handling and a more compliant ride than you might expect for a fire-breathing sports coupe.

• Price: $76,160

• Engine: 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6

• Power & Torque: 298kW / 475Nm

• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / automatic

• 0-100 Time: 4.5 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 10.8L/100km

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre extends to 10-years/300,000km

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Ford Mustang GT Fastback

The Ford Mustang remains one of the best options in the world of affordable motoring if you’re hell-bent on a V8 soundtrack, though its appeal as a cut-price hero is bolstered by the option of turbo four-pot 'Ecoboost' versions at the base of the range.

The Mustang GT Fastback with its monstrous V8 powertrain sounds the part and goes like a bat out of hell, providing so much horsepower for the money that it’s impossible to ignore if you're a fan of all things eight-cylinders.

• Price: $83,990

• Engine: 5.0-litre naturally-aspirated V8

• Power & Torque: 345kW / 550Nm

• Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / ten-speed automatic

• 0-100 Time: 4.9 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 13.6L/100km

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

Subaru WRX Manual

The Subaru WRX is an icon of the affordable motoring segment, with its original design aiming to translate the company's rally-bred heritage into an affordable sports car package for everyday enthusiasts.

In its latest form, the Subaru WRX retains many of the hallmarks that made it a poster child for many, with its turbocharged engine paired with a confidence-inspiring all-wheel drive system that provides dynamic handling in a user-friendly package that is offered in both a sedan and Sportswagon version that widens its appeal with family buyers.

• Price: $48,190

• Engine: 2.4-litre turbocharged four-cylinder boxer petrol

• Power & Torque: 202kW / 350Nm

• Drivetrain: Symmetrical all-wheel drive

• Transmission: Six-speed manual / CVT

• 0-100 Time: 6.0 seconds

• Fuel Economy: 8.5 - 9.9L/100km

• Warranty: Five-year/unlimited-kilometre

• ANCAP Safety Rating: Unrated

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