Hyundai i30 vs Toyota Corolla Comparison | Wheels Australia

Aussies love the Toyota Corolla and Hyundai i30. And even though hatchback sales have dipped as many of us turn to SUVs, the Corolla and i30 are still some of the most popular new cars on our roads. But which is best? Two find out, Louis grabbed the recently updated Hyundai i30 N-Line to compare with the Toyota Corolla ZR.​
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[@goran2009]

Informative, great editing, well done!

[@individual1-floridaman491]

I own the i30 N-line (same spec as featured here). A great car! A couple of points: thigh support is not an issue for me at all - was surprised this was mentioned??? DCT is not as smooth at low speed as it should be - a bit clunky under 40km/h but excellent beyond that. 0-100 km/h times in the low 7-secs (using GPS app). Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tyres (standard) are OUTSTANDING. Put it in 'Sport Mode' and attack some corners - you will be pleasantly surprised!!!

[@User-cb4jm]

All non-Euro cars lack extendable thigh support - something you’ll find on a Skoda Octavia that is impossible to find on a Lexus LS. Australia is a country of tall people, so surely they’d adapt it to our market, but they just seem to make it for short Asians in the local market (Tall Asian here :p)

[@MadDog-65]

Excellent review!!

[@lundsweden]

i30: better when new. Corolla: better than the i30 or anything else in the long run!

[@damienaitchison7455]

The top range i30 n line premium and the elite both have bigger screens heated and cooled seats panoramic roof

[@alexnyam1008]

I own i30 Nline MY21 - it's pretty mid luxury car, it's much better compare to my previous Toyota corolla 2005 hatchback. I love both and it's time for me to let go the Toyota corolla. But I am glad that car found a new home not far from my home. I drove I30 Nline over 8 months and absolutely like it! I not need excessive power to drive around, attack on corner is awesome. My main thing is when it goes up the hill and it doesn't struggle or make noise from the engine. All chairs are much comfortable compare to basic Toyota corolla and has bigger boot to put more bags inside for long weekend! The annoy thing is the engine need to warm up before you are able to drive smooth because of the turbo to reach warm temperature (not weather) - approx. more than 4mins at least you are able to drive off in the morning. Note: all turbo engine need time to warm up!

[@MikeyyPham]

Lol dude I jump in my Prado turbo 2.8 diesel and drive it straight off every morning

[@MadDog-65]

@@MikeyyPham diesel is different to petrol pal.

[@mvnorsel6354]

I would test them both in manuel also the Cerato, test them all if your in the market.

[@sahan2860]

senor cerato

[@tpplatfzft]

Australian Corolla ZR cars are made at the Toyota Takaoka Assembly Plant. It’s a no-brainer. Just ask any Asians except Koreans. My old man used to drive a Hyundai Sonata, the quality was just so so; but after 7 years, paint started to rust, engine became wobbly and the car just looked terrible. Dad got rid of it and finally admitted that he made a bad choice (he used to brag about his Sonata, saying it’s as good as a Mercedes - mum and I were like yeah, yeah). Dad’s previous car before the Sonata was a FIAT, and he drove that little 🐸 for 17 years! With occasional small or not-that-small fixes of course. My 2014 Toyota on the other hand went through lots of long distances and some tough drivings, after nearly 7 years, the battery is still working fine - the guy at the car battery shop was so disappointed for the fact that I didn’t need to replace it. All I did with my Toyota over the last 7 years was regular services plus changed 1 tyre because it had a flat spot on it (will change the other 3 in 6 months), its engine still sounds awfully quiet with super smooth drive, no rust whatsoever, consistently 9.5 L/100 KM and it was manufactured by the Altona Plant. To be honest, Altona made some pretty tough vehicles, such a pity! Hyundai better than Toyota? Tell him he’s dreaming! The aforementioned is just my PERSONAL OPINION - don’t accept arguments ;)

[@User-cb4jm]

It’s not just your opinion, it’s facts. Hyundais have improved but nothing beats Toyota for reliability. Look at all the engine fires and oil leak/seizing issues on Hyundai/Kia engines. It’s been a long standing issue, especially on their Theta line. All Hyundai had back in the day was cheaper pricing to lure people away from Toyota, but today, I 100% agree, who would be silly enough to pay the same for an i30 as they would a Corolla. Personal anecdote though, we had a 2010 i30 and the transmission failed at year 4 - got it replaced under warranty and later sold before the 5 year warranty was up. It was replaced with a 2015 redesigned Camry Altise (wanted a bigger car) for only $28,990 driveaway. That car is still in the garage, and has gone twice the length of its 3 year warranty without a single issue. I’d easily buy a Toyota with half the warranty of a Hyundai any day of the week, the engineering matters more than any warranty. What happens when the warranty expires and you have a dead lemon in your driveway that is worth a tenth of your purchase price. Even with a warranty it was a huge waste of time waiting for parts to arrive on our i30. Never again - Toyota or bust.

[@malcolmscott4150]

Great presentation and comparison of affordable fun smaller hatches and not the hatches on stilts that are the so called SUV/CUV class despite offering no extra room but asking higher prices. I suspect the VW mk8 Golf when it lands will see more competition in this sector yet Ford’s Focus would be my choice over any of these in either ST line or Active spec. With the dropping of Megane models from this sector except for the RS I’m left without much choice :( and the VW TRoc is just a more expensive high riding Golf. Or maybe I’m just out of touch with new car trends :)

[@beavananderson9938]

Why do these boy racers always review the almost top spec sporty option? Why don't you review the one people buy.

[@sumatralex250]

Toyota's has got a sporty look, which has been guaranteed by its chassis as well. A good choice for an entry to brisk driving.

[@janicesmith5324]

Can we PLEASE use base models for comparison tests. Not tricked up versions , we want to know about the engineering of the car not the FANCY ADD ONS.

[@sahan2860]

The ‘engineering’ of the base model is highly different from the top of the line specs... starting at engine and suspension

[@User-cb4jm]

Not all of us are looking for a cheapie. In high end spec, these cars plus the Mazda3 give Audi A3, Mercedes A class and BMW 1 Series a good run for their money. For the same cost as a fully loaded mainstream car, the base “luxury” brand will have zero features. So these make compelling premium options - the drivetrain on the Corolla at least mirrors the base model, the i30 is a turbo.

[@dezzaman100]

Any chance comparing these to Mazda3?

[@User-cb4jm]

Mazda3 has the reliability of a Toyota with the “luxury” additions of the i30. Only wish it had a turbo engine like the Hyundai.

[@sn5837]

@@User-cb4jm If only we got the 2.5 turbo from the CX-9 in the Mazda 3 ;(

[@damienaitchison7455]

Could've atleast used the top range i30

[@davidmcc6666]

Hello Toyota Australia. Corolla ZR with tree pedals please.

[@jungjaekune]

Only i30N I want..

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

Me too 🔥

[@dheeradjlachman9658]

Love both brands i like Asian car brands 👌

[@tsesam2982]

For those who care build quality & reliability!! choose Toyota, period!!

[@hsvcommodore4111]

Why bother reviewing the pre facelift i30, the facelift is already on sale

[@YZJB]

This is the facelift - it’s discussed in the video

[@hsvcommodore4111]

@@YZJB no, it's not, he said the N line missed out on the facelift

[@themuseumman2355]

It has the facelifted interior and tech. Only the front panels haven't had the upgrade yet.

[@individual1-floridaman491]

N-lines coming out of South Korea - different production line and no face-lift. Other variants are from Czech factory.

[@GlowingTube]

No contest really, the Corolla is underdone and overpriced.

[@herc_ules_therealone]

When you're having a crack, driving an auto. No stupider comment was ever made about a car. Edit: The word is important, not impordant. It pains me to say this. Edit 2. The word is buttons, not buddens.

[@akiki111]

One is made in J and the other is made in K. Who is silly enough to buy anything from K !?

[@FeelFree3]

But the corolla sold in Australia are made in Thailand.

[@akiki111]

@@FeelFree3 Corolla sedan is made in Thailand and hatchback is Japan.

[@johnmiceter]

Korean cars used to be bad, but not anymore. The Hyundai and Kia cars have made a tremendous amount of ground in the last 5 years and it just goes to show with how many car awards the SR and N LINE have won. I thought I would be very buy a Hyundai in my life but the SR premium was to hard for me to pass up. It has the looks performance and great value for the price. Nothing else in the price range compares in all 3 categories (specially performance for me) and when you add a RS racechip in the SR, its so much better and does 0-100 in about 6.5 secs, not bad for a warm hatch 🙂

[@lemonCM]

@@akiki111 I've checked by the VIN. That's true

[@User-cb4jm]

@@johnmiceter look at all the Hyundai/Kia recalls for engine fires and issues with oil leaks. It’s been an ongoing issue for years in various forms (Theta engines). The cars may be decent but their engines aren’t the best, and when they are up against none other than the reliability king, Toyota, they stand no chance unless they are significantly cheaper like they were in the “$19,990 + free auto” driveaway days. I’d take the Toyota any day of the week.