2024 Toyota Corolla Ascent Sport Sedan vs Hyundai i30 Sedan: Hybrid spec battle
The Corolla and i30 are staples at the affordable end of the car market, but how do they compare on the spec sheet? Read on to find out.
Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 Comparison
Toyota Corolla
Hyundai i30
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CarExpert Rating
CarExpert Rating
Excellent
Read the 2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
CarExpert Rating
Very Good
Read the 2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line Premium reviewThis rating has been converted from our previous rating system. Read about our new review ratings.
Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE PRM MHEV
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 475 km
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$32,110 - $76,427
$29,000 - $55,500
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CarExpert's Take
James Wong
Marketplace Editor
James Wong drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
Jack Quick
Contributor
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
Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
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)
Comparison
Reviews
2025 Toyota Corolla Hybrid review
The cheapest Corolla Hybrid makes a lot of sense as a sedan, even if it's not the most inspiring choice. It just does everything so well.
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James Wong
2025 Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line Premium review
The Hyundai i30 Hatch N Line now has distinctive European flavour, but its mild-hybrid engine doesn't make it feel warm-hatch fast.
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Jack Quick
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, GASOLINE DIRECT INJECTION & MULTI-POINT, MULTI-POINT INJECTION | TURBO PETROL DIRECT INJECTION, MULTI-POINT INJECTION, PETROL DIRECT INJECTION | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1618 - 1798 | 1482 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.6L, 1.8L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 1.5L | |
| Cylinders | ||
| 3, 4 | 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 12 - 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 103kW - 221kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6500 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 400Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3250 | 1500 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| 89.7 | 85.4 - 97 | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| - | - | |
