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Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota Corolla comparison

Compare performance (204 HP vs 178 HP), boot space and price (59,900 £ vs 28,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Hyundai Nexo or Toyota Corolla?

Hyundai Nexo vs Toyota Corolla: Key differences

Hyundai Nexo

  • slightly more power
  • noticeably more trunk space
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Toyota Corolla

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  • considerably cheaper
  • only slightly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • markedly lighter
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By Achim Sedelmaier

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

Nexo

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.

Toyota Corolla is considerably cheaper – starting at 28,600 £ , while the Hyundai Nexo costs 59,900 £ . That’s a price difference of around 31,337 £.

Corolla

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 Hyundai Nexo offers slightly more power – delivering 204 HP compared to 178 HP. That’s roughly 26 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Corolla is only slightly quicker – completing the sprint in 7.5 s, while the Hyundai Nexo takes 7.8 s. That’s about 0.3 s quicker.

Nexo

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 terms of curb weight, Toyota Corolla is markedly lighter – 1,420 kg compared to 1,955 kg. The difference is around 535 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai Nexo offers noticeably more boot space – 510 L compared to 361 L. That’s a difference of about 149 L.

When it comes to payload, the Hyundai Nexo carries barely more – 485 kg compared to 450 kg. That’s a difference of about 35 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Hyundai Nexo has only a minor advantage 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 £59,900
Nexo

Hyundai Nexo

  • Engine Type : Hydrogen
  • Transmission : Automatic
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 204 HP
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Hyundai Nexo
Toyota Corolla

Costs and Consumption
Price
59,900 - 66,500 £
Price
28,600 - 34,900 £
Consumption L/100km
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Consumption L/100km
4.4 L/100km
Consumption kWh/100km
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Consumption kWh/100km
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Electric Range
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Electric Range
-
Battery Capacity
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Battery Capacity
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co2
0 g/km
co2
100 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
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Fuel tank capacity
43 L

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
SUV
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
5
Curb weight
1,955 kg
Curb weight
1,420 - 1,460 kg
Trunk capacity
510 L
Trunk capacity
313 - 361 L
Length
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Length
4,370 mm
Width
1,865 mm
Width
1,790 mm
Height
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Height
1,435 mm
Max trunk capacity
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Max trunk capacity
1,004 - 1,052 L
Payload
485 kg
Payload
400 - 450 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Hydrogen
Engine Type
Full Hybrid
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission
Automatic
Transmission Detail
Reduction Gearbox
Transmission Detail
CVT
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
204 HP
Power HP
140 - 178 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.8 - 8.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
7.5 - 9.2 s
Max Speed
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Max Speed
180 km/h
Torque
350 Nm
Torque
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Number of Cylinders
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Number of Cylinders
4
Power kW
150 kW
Power kW
103 - 131 kW
Engine capacity
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Engine capacity
1,798 - 1,987 cm3

General
Model Year
2026
Model Year
2025
CO2 Efficiency Class
A
CO2 Efficiency Class
C
Brand
Hyundai
Brand
Toyota
Is the Hyundai Nexo offered with different drivetrains?

The Hyundai Nexo is available as Front-Wheel Drive.

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