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Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Corsa comparison

Compare performance (150 HP vs 156 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 19,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Vauxhall Corsa?

Hyundai i30 vs Vauxhall Corsa: Key differences

Hyundai i30

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  • clearly more trunk space

Vauxhall Corsa

  • visibly cheaper
  • very slightly more power
  • markedly more efficient
  • slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • somewhat lighter

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

i30

Costs and Efficiency:

When it comes to price and running costs, the biggest differences usually appear. This is often where you see which car fits your budget better in the long run.

Vauxhall Corsa is visibly cheaper – starting at 19,600 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 4,937 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Vauxhall Corsa uses 4.6 L/100km and is markedly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

Corsa

Engine and Performance:

Power, torque and acceleration say a lot about how a car feels on the road. This is where you see which model delivers more driving dynamics.

When it comes to engine power, the Vauxhall Corsa offers very slightly more power – delivering 156 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 6 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Vauxhall Corsa is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.9 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Vauxhall Corsa delivers only slightly more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

i30

Space and Everyday Use:

Beyond pure performance, interior space and usability matter most in daily life. This is where you see which car is more practical and versatile.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

In terms of curb weight, Vauxhall Corsa is somewhat lighter – 1,175 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 140 kg.

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

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 445 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Vauxhall Corsa holds a decisive overall lead in the objective data comparison.
This result only shows which model scores more points on paper – not which of the two cars feels right for you.

from £19,600
Corsa

Vauxhall Corsa

  • Engine Type : Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 100 - 156 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
  • Consumption kWh/100km : 14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
  • Electric Range : 347 - 424 km
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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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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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Vauxhall Corsa

Costs and Consumption
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Price
19,600 - 30,600 £
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
4.6 - 5.2 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
-
Consumption kWh/100km
14.4 - 16.2 kWh/100km
Electric Range
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Electric Range
347 - 424 km
Battery Capacity
-
Battery Capacity
46 - 51 kWh
co2
134 - 142 g/km
co2
0 - 116 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
44 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Curb weight
1,175 - 1,544 kg
Trunk capacity
395 L
Trunk capacity
267 - 309 L
Length
-
Length
4,061 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Width
1,765 mm
Height
-
Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,042 L
Payload
445 - 485 kg
Payload
376 - 445 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Petrol
Engine Type
Electric, Petrol MHEV, Petrol
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic, Manual Gearbox
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Power HP
100 - 156 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.9 - 9.9 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
150 - 210 km/h
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Torque
205 - 260 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Number of Cylinders
3
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Power kW
74 - 115 kW
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
Engine capacity
1,199 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Vauxhall
Is the Hyundai i30 offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai i30 is offered with Front-Wheel Drive.

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