Toyota Corolla 2018 vs Hyundai i30 2017
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Toyota Corolla) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Hyundai i30) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 152 HP | 136 HP | |
| Torque: | 190 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.1 seconds | 10.9 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is more dynamic to drive. Toyota Corolla engine produces 16 HP more power than Hyundai i30, but torque is 110 NM less than Hyundai i30. Thanks to more power Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 2.8 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 3.9 | 4.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai i30, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 43 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1100 km in combined cycle | 1160 km in combined cycle | |
| 1190 km on highway | 1210 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai i30 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai i30 engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai i30 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.65 m | 4.59 m | |
| Width: | 1.79 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.44 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 7 cm longer than the Hyundai i30, width is practically the same , while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 581 litres | 602 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
1591 litres | 1650 litres | |
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Hyundai i30 has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Hyundai i30 (by 59 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight: | 1`910 kg | 1`940 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`465 kg | 1`340 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 445 kg | 600 kg | |
| Toyota Corolla load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Hyundai i30. Therefore, Hyundai i30 is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 19 000 | 12 000 | |
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