Compare performance (150 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (24,600 £ vs 29,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai i30 or Toyota Corolla Touring Sports?
Price and efficiency are often the first things buyers look at. Here it becomes clear which model has the long-term edge – whether at the pump, the plug, or in purchase price.
Hyundai i30 is noticeably cheaper – starting at 24,600 £ , while the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports costs 29,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 5,048 £.
Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports uses 4.4 L/100km and is noticeably more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.5 L/100km.
Power, torque and acceleration are the classic benchmarks for car enthusiasts – and here, some clear differences start to show.
When it comes to engine power, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers moderately more power – delivering 178 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 28 HP more horsepower.
When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 1.4 s quicker.
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, Hyundai i30 is slightly lighter – 1,315 kg compared to 1,485 kg. The difference is around 170 kg.
Looking at boot space, the Toyota Corolla Touring Sports offers noticeably more boot space – 596 L compared to 395 L. That’s a difference of about 201 L.
When it comes to payload, the Hyundai i30 carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 440 kg. That’s a difference of about 45 kg.
The Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is decisively ahead 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.
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.
detailsThe Toyota Corolla Touring Sports is a sensible yet stylish estate that blends everyday practicality with Toyota's trademark reliability, making it the kind of car that quietly gets on with family life without drama. Inside it's cleverly packaged for luggage and kids' gear and feels calm and comfortable on the road — sensible rather than flashy, but with enough character to make daily drives more enjoyable.
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Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
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Price
29,600 - 36,400 £
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Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Consumption kWh/100km
-
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Electric Range
-
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Electric Range
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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Battery Capacity
-
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co2
134 - 142 g/km
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co2
100 g/km
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Fuel tank capacity
-
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L
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Dimensions and Body |
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Body Type
Hatchback
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Body Type
Estate
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Seats
5
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Seats
5
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Doors
-
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Doors
5
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Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
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Curb weight
1,485 - 1,515 kg
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Trunk capacity
395 L
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Trunk capacity
581 - 596 L
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Length
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Length
4,650 mm
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Width
1,795 mm
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Width
1,790 mm
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Height
-
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Height
1,435 mm
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Max trunk capacity
-
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Max trunk capacity
1,591 - 1,606 L
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Payload
445 - 485 kg
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Payload
400 - 440 kg
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Engine and Performance |
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Engine Type
Petrol
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Engine Type
Full Hybrid
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Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
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Transmission
Automatic
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Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
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Transmission Detail
CVT
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
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Power HP
115 - 150 HP
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Power HP
140 - 178 HP
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
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Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
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Max Speed
-
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Max Speed
180 km/h
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Torque
172 - 250 Nm
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Torque
-
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Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
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Number of Cylinders
4
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Power kW
85 - 110 kW
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Power kW
103 - 131 kW
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Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3
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General |
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Model Year
2026
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Model Year
2025
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CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
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CO2 Efficiency Class
C
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Brand
Hyundai
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Brand
Toyota
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