Toyota Corolla E210 vs Hyundai i30 PD
Two used rivals sold in Australia, side by side. Everything below comes from each car's guide.
Our verdict
The Toyota Corolla E210 is rated a Top pick in our guide, with 11 known problems (1 high-severity, led by CVT torque-converter assembly recall (early build)).
The Hyundai i30 PD is rated Good value in our guide, with 15 known problems (1 high-severity, led by High-pressure fuel pump / fuel control valve recall).
On our data the Toyota Corolla E210 is the safer used buy, because of its better rating in our guides. Condition and service history still matter more than the badge.
Used price (AUD)
$18k-$38k
$15k-$45k
Type
hatch
5-door hatch, 4-door sedan
5-door hatch, 4-door sedan
hatch
5-door hatch, 5-door fastback (i30 Fastback / Fastback N)
5-door hatch, 5-door fastback (i30 Fastback / Fastback N)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive (FWD)
Engines
2.0L M20A-FKS petrol
125kW @ 6600rpm · 200Nm @ 4400-4800rpm
6.0 L/100km CVT, 6.3 L/100km manual (combined)
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months
1.8L 2ZR-FXE hybrid
90kW combined system (5th-gen system from 2023 facelift) · 142Nm petrol engine + electric motor torque
4.0-4.2 L/100km combined
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months
2.0L Nu MPi/GDi petrol
120-124kW @ 6200rpm (110kW in some later/MY tunes) · 201-203Nm @ 4700rpm
7.4-8.5 L/100km combined
Chain-driven
Service: 15,000km / 12 months
1.6L CRDi turbo diesel
100kW @ 4000rpm · 280-300Nm @ 1500-2750rpm
4.5-5.6 L/100km combined
Chain-driven (early D4FB); belt-driven on later Smartstream D4FE
Service: 10,000-15,000km / 12 months
1.6L T-GDi turbo petrol (SR / N-Line)
150kW @ 6000rpm · 265Nm @ 1500-4500rpm
7.0-7.7 L/100km combined
Chain-driven
Service: 10,000-15,000km / 12 months
2.0L T-GDi turbo petrol (i30 N)
202-206kW @ 6000rpm (up to 206kW post-facelift) · 353-392Nm @ 2100-4700rpm (overboost)
8.5-10.5 L/100km combined (much higher when driven hard)
Chain-driven
Service: 10,000-15,000km / 12 months (halve oil intervals if tracked)
Known problems
11 known · 1 high
15 known · 1 high
Top issues
highCVT torque-converter assembly recall (early build)
mediumOutstanding safety recalls (fuel pump, hybrid software, CVT)
mediumOil consumption / piston ring concern (2019-2020)
highHigh-pressure fuel pump / fuel control valve recall
mediumBattery drain / parasitic draw
mediumElectrical / warning-light faults (BCM, clock spring, ABS)
Made
Japan
Korea