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Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai i30 comparison

Compare performance (280 HP vs 150 HP), boot space and price (21,900 £ vs 24,600 £ ) at a glance. Find out which car is the better choice for you – Toyota Yaris or Hyundai i30?

Toyota Yaris vs Hyundai i30: Key differences

Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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  • somewhat cheaper
  • clearly more power
  • significantly more efficient
  • significantly quicker 0–100 km/h
  • noticeably lighter

Hyundai i30

4.4 (1 Reviews)
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  • clearly more trunk space

All details on performance, efficiency, range and trunk space can be found in the technical comparison below – including user reviews for both models.

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

Yaris

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 Yaris is somewhat cheaper – starting at 21,900 £ , while the Hyundai i30 costs 24,600 £ . That’s a price difference of around 2,700 £.

Fuel consumption also shows a difference: the Toyota Yaris uses 3.8 L/100km and is significantly more efficient than the Hyundai i30 with 5.9 L/100km. The difference is about 2.1 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 Toyota Yaris offers clearly more power – delivering 280 HP compared to 150 HP. That’s roughly 130 HP more horsepower.

When accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h, the Toyota Yaris is significantly quicker – completing the sprint in 5.5 s, while the Hyundai i30 takes 8.9 s. That’s about 3.4 s quicker.

There’s also a difference in torque: the Toyota Yaris delivers noticeably more torque with 390 Nm compared to 250 Nm. That’s about 140 Nm more.

Yaris

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 Yaris is noticeably lighter – 1,090 kg compared to 1,315 kg. The difference is around 225 kg.

Looking at boot space, the Hyundai i30 offers clearly more boot space – 395 L compared to 286 L. That’s a difference of about 109 L.

When it comes to payload, the Toyota Yaris carries only slightly more – 525 kg compared to 485 kg. That’s a difference of about 40 kg.

Who wins the race in the data check?

The Toyota Yaris stands well ahead of its rival 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 £21,900
Yaris

Toyota Yaris

  • Engine Type : Full Hybrid, Petrol
  • Transmission : Automatic, Manuel
  • Drive Type : Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
  • Power HP : 116 - 280 HP
  • Consumption L/100km : 3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
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Toyota Yaris
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The Toyota Yaris is the grown-up choice — crisply built, fuel-sipping (its hybrid variant is a standout) and quietly competent for commuters who favour economy over flash. The Nissan Micra is the cheeky city specialist: cheaper, nimbler and full of character, perfect for tight parking and drivers …
Hyundai i10
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Toyota Yaris

The Toyota Yaris is a sprightly city hatch that packs clever packaging, surprising comfort and fuel-sipping manners into a neat, easy-to-park package. It rewards sensible buyers with low running costs, friendly ergonomics and a forgiving drive, delivered with Japanese reliability and just enough personality to make errands feel a little less ordinary.

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Reviews Toyota Yaris

3.9 (3 Reviews)
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Mathieu
31 Dec 2025, 13:08:43

My Toyota Yaris Hybrid is perfect: small footprint yet a reasonable boot, fuel consumption between 3.2 and 3.9 l/100 km, very comfortable even for long distances. You can fault it for its mediocre uphill acceleration on the motorway. But with speed limits of 70 to 130 km/h, it still remains too powerful.

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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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Hyundai i30

Costs and Consumption
Price
21,900 - 40,800 £
Price
24,600 - 31,400 £
Consumption L/100km
3.8 - 8.7 L/100km
Consumption L/100km
5.9 - 6.3 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
-
Battery Capacity
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co2
87 - 197 g/km
co2
134 - 142 g/km
Fuel tank capacity
-
Fuel tank capacity
-

Dimensions and Body
Body Type
Hatchback
Body Type
Hatchback
Seats
4 - 5
Seats
5
Doors
-
Doors
-
Curb weight
1,090 - 1,356 kg
Curb weight
1,315 - 1,435 kg
Trunk capacity
141 - 286 L
Trunk capacity
395 L
Length
-
Length
-
Width
1,745 - 1,805 mm
Width
1,795 mm
Height
-
Height
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Max trunk capacity
-
Payload
289 - 525 kg
Payload
445 - 485 kg

Engine and Performance
Engine Type
Full Hybrid, Petrol
Engine Type
Petrol
Transmission
Automatic, Manuel
Transmission
Manuel, Automatic
Transmission Detail
CVT, Manual Gearbox
Transmission Detail
Manual Gearbox, Dual-Clutch Automatic
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front-Wheel Drive
Power HP
116 - 280 HP
Power HP
115 - 150 HP
Acceleration 0-100km/h
5.5 - 9.7 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
8.9 - 11.7 s
Max Speed
-
Max Speed
-
Torque
390 Nm
Torque
172 - 250 Nm
Number of Cylinders
3
Number of Cylinders
3 - 4
Power kW
85 - 206 kW
Power kW
85 - 110 kW
Engine capacity
1,490 - 1,618 cm3
Engine capacity
998 - 1,598 cm3

General
Model Year
2,026
Model Year
2,026
CO2 Efficiency Class
B, G
CO2 Efficiency Class
D, E
Brand
Toyota
Brand
Hyundai
What drive types are available for the Toyota Yaris?

The Toyota Yaris is offered with Front-Wheel Drive or All-Wheel Drive.

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