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Vauxhall Corsa vs Hyundai i30 comparison

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

Vauxhall Corsa vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Vauxhall Corsa

  • clearly cheaper
  • barely more power
  • clearly more efficient
  • a bit quicker 0–100 km/h
  • a bit lighter

Hyundai i30

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  • visibly more trunk space

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

Corsa

Costs and Efficiency:

Price and efficiency are key factors when choosing a car – and this is often where the real differences emerge.

Vauxhall Corsa is clearly 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 clearly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 1.3 L/100km.

i30

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 barely 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 a bit 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 barely more torque with 260 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 10 Nm more.

Corsa

Space and Everyday Use:

Cabin size, boot volume and payload all play a role in everyday practicality. Here, comfort and flexibility make the difference.

Both vehicles offer seating for 5 people.

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

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers visibly 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 marginally 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

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

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

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

General
Model Year
2,024 - 2,025
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
A, C, D
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Vauxhall
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Vauxhall Corsa?

Available configurations include Front-Wheel Drive.

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