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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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.7.
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Based on the Toyota Corolla ASCENT SPORT HEV
Based on the Hyundai i30 BASE MODEL
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
42L - 50L
164 to 425 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year
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5 year
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$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
- Affordable
- Efficient
- Spacious (as a sedan)
Misses
- Spartan
- Uninspiring
- Potential supply constraints
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
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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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
8.5
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
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
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 1483 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 1.6L, 2.0L, 1.5L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, DUAL OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 104kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 5200 - 6000 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | 1450 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | 9.5 - 13 | |
