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Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Corsa – Which one offers the better deal?

Compare performance, boot capacity, efficiency and price at a glance.
Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Vauxhall Corsa?

Here’s where it gets real: The technical differences in detail

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Costs and Efficiency:

Looking at overall running costs, both models reveal some interesting differences in everyday economy.

Vauxhall Corsa has a clearly perceptible advantage in terms of price – it starts at 19600 £, while the Hyundai i30 costs 24000 £. That’s a price difference of around 4371 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: Vauxhall Corsa manages with 4.60 L and is therefore clearly perceptible more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.70 L. The difference is about 1.10 L per 100 km.

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Engine and Performance:

Under the bonnet, it becomes clear which model is tuned for sportiness and which one takes the lead when you hit the accelerator.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Corsa has a slightly edge – offering 156 HP compared to 140 HP. That’s roughly 16 HP more horsepower.

In acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is distinct quicker – completing the sprint in 7.90 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 9.60 s. That’s about 1.70 s faster.

In terms of top speed, the Vauxhall Corsa performs slight better – reaching 210 km/h, while the Hyundai i30 tops out at 197 km/h. The difference is around 13 km/h.

There’s also a difference in torque: Vauxhall Corsa pulls barely noticeable stronger with 260 Nm compared to 253 Nm. That’s about 7 Nm difference.

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Space and Everyday Use:

Whether family car or daily driver – which one offers more room, flexibility and comfort?

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is slight lighter – 1175 kg compared to 1291 kg. The difference is around 116 kg.

In terms of boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly perceptible more room – 395 L compared to 309 L. That’s a difference of about 86 L.

In maximum load capacity, the Hyundai i30 performs slightly better – up to 1301 L, which is about 220 L more than the Vauxhall Corsa.

When it comes to payload, Hyundai i30 somewhat takes the win – 509 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 64 kg.

Who wins the race?

The Hyundai i30 proves to be edges out slightly and therefore becomes our DriveDuel Champion!
Hyundai i30 is the better all-rounder in this comparison.

from about £24,000
i30 @ Hyundai Motor Company

Hyundai i30

  • Engine Type : Petrol, Petrol MHEV
  • Transmission : Manuel, Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 140 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 5.7 - 6 L
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Hyundai i30

The Hyundai i30 proves that sensible can also be stylish, offering a confident driving character wrapped in neat, modern design. It serves up a roomy, well-equipped cabin and composed ride that make everyday motoring feel like a clever purchase rather than a compromise.

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Vauxhall Corsa

The Opel Corsa is a tidy little package that blends cheeky styling with sensible practicality, perfect for city streets and weekend escapes alike. It’s easy to live with, economical to run and just lively enough to make daily driving a bit more fun.

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Costs and Consumption
Price
24000 - 29300 £
Price
19600 - 30600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.7 - 6 L
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.3 L
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh
Electric Range
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
130 - 136 g/km
co2
0 - 120 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
50 L
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
5
Doors
5
Curb weight
1291 - 1407 kg
Curb weight
1175 - 1544 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
4340 mm
Length
4061 mm
Width
1795 mm
Width
1765 mm
Height
1455 mm
Height
1435 mm
Max trunk capacity
1301 L
Max trunk capacity
1004 - 1081 L
Payload
463 - 509 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol, Petrol MHEV
Engine Type
Petrol, Electric, Petrol MHEV
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
100 - 140 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
9.6 - 13.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
178 - 197 km/h
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
172 - 253 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
74 - 103 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1482 cm3
Engine capacity
1199 cm3

General
Model Year
2024
Model Year
2023 - 2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, A, C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall

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What drive types are available for the Hyundai i30?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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