2021 Hyundai i30 Elite v Toyota Corolla ZR spec comparison
We haven't been behind the wheel of the facelifted 2021 Hyundai i30 hatch. Before we do, how does the Elite grade stack up against its fellow top-seller, Toyota's Corolla ZR?
Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai i30 Comparison
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CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the small category, between scores of 7.4 and 8.5.
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Based on the Toyota Corolla SX HYBRID
Based on the Hyundai i30 N LINE PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
43L - 50L
168 to 300 km
47L - 50L
287 to 425 km
ANCAP Safety Rating
Warranty
5 year years/
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5 year years/
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MSRP
$29,270 - $40,450
$23,720 - $54,700
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CarExpert's Take
Jack Quick
Journalist
Jack Quick drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Fantastic real-world fuel economy
- Cheap capped-price servicing
- Infotainment screen is finally up-to-date
Misses
- Boot space is awkward and too small
- Backseat space feels second-rate
- Cabin has 50 shades of black finishes
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Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
- Crystal Pearl Paint (+$575)
- Mica Metallic Paint (+$575)
- Metallic Paint (+$575)
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Colours Available
Corolla Hatchback models are available in the following finishes:
- Sunstone Orange
- Lunar Blue
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Graphite
- Eclipse Black
- Jasper Red
Of these, only Sunstone Orange and Glacier White can’t be had with a black roof in ZR guise.
Sedan models are available in the following colours:
- Dark Grey
- Eclipse Black
- Glacier White
- Frosted White
- Silver Pearl
- Celestite Grey
- Atomic Rush
- Saturn Blue
Regular i30s:
- Polar White
- Fluidic Metal ($595 extra)
- Amazon Grey ($595 extra)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra)
- Fiery Red ($595 extra)
- Intense Blue ($595 extra)
i30 N models:
- Polar White (both)
- Performance Blue (both)
- Shadow Grey (hatch)
- Engine Red (hatch)
- Phantom Black ($595 extra, both)
- Dark Knight ($595, hatch only)
- Intense Blue $595, sedan only)
- Fiery Red ($595, sedan only)
- Fluid Metal ($595, sedan only)
- Cyber Grey ($595, sedan only)
Comparison
Reviews
8.4
2023 Toyota Corolla SX Hybrid review
The Corolla SX Hybrid hatchback offers mind-blowing real-world fuel economy wrapped up in a package that may be smidgen too small for some.
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Jack Quick
8.3
2022 Hyundai i30 N Line v Volkswagen Polo GTI comparison
Light-class hot hatch or small-class warm hatch? We line up the i30 N Line Premium against the Polo GTI in this circa-$40k head-to-head.
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James Wong
Ready To Buy
Specs
| Type | ||
| MULTI POINT F/INJ, PORT & DIRECT F/INJ | TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1798 - 1987 | 1591 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.8L, 2.0L | 2.0L, 1.6L | |
| Induction | ||
| INLINE 4 | TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 72kW - 126kW | 110kW - 206kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5500 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 142Nm - 203Nm | 180Nm - 392Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 3600 - 4600 | 1450 - 4700 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 13 - 13.05 | 9.5 - 12.5 | |
