Correction: in the video, it's mentioned that the Corolla has wireless CarPlay. A slip of the tongue - only the Hyundai i30 in this test has wireless Apple CarPlay. Smartphone mirroring in the Toyota is wired only.
My wife & I test drove both cars recently. The I30 definitely had a more premium feel & the boot space in the Corolla is too small for our needs. Driving the Corolla, we did like the independent rear suspension but not the additional road noise nor the sound of the AVT. Maybe something you would get used to? We both agreed that the Corolla didn’t offer anything that was worth paying more for let alone the $2K difference. We had a budget of $30K, so we went with the I30 Active full new car. Leather seats, metallic paint, 8 inch touch screen & 17inch alloys. I think Toyota is only competing on it’s brand at the moment.
@@Daniel-ld7xs I had a look at the Toyota & found I got more for my money than what the Toyota offered (found it had a nicer interior also). Hyundai has come a long way over the years. I’ve had the Elite just over 12 months now & love the drive & everything the car has to offer. I did nearly get the N Line but I don’t drive enough to warrant it.
@@Daniel-ld7xs I don’t drive very much, live very close to work. Approx 500 to 550km per tank (there about, give or take). BTW it drives very well, especially in sports mode lol
New corolla to angular be very hard to see out of plus tiny boot so not practical at all. They're confused do they want to be a sports car or a practical commuter.
Thanks for an excellent review, John. I’m not keen on CVTs so if wanted an auto I’d go with the i30. A manual transmission in the two cars would make it a difficult choice because both cars are sound.
Fair review. These base models have improved enormously in the last 20 years. I personally would go for the i30. Question: driving around West head and McCarrs reserve?
I think you nailed it John, in this comparative review. Practicalities, i30. sporty drive, Corolla. So often in these small hatchbacks and compact/small SUVs sold here in Australia (some expensive European models included), you don’t get rear directional air vents and cup holders, Hyundai is definitely one step ahead of the pack, with its i30.
VW Golf started the trend with rear air vents and a boxy shape for good rear headroom. Glad the i30 carries the torch so that we don’t have to get VW reliability (or lack thereof), if we want a practical small hatch.
Just ordered an i30 as our second car. The rear air vents are what made me lean towards it with an 8 & 10 year old who love the air con and being cool in the car
Thanks for the review. You are spot on with your observations. I sat in the Corolla, i30 and Astra back to back and the i30 was far superior in interior quality. Everything was exactly where I expected it to be. The seat foam and contouring was miles ahead of the Astra and the Corolla was dark and dingy inside, like a cave. I believe Hyundai has now surpassed Toyota and Honda for engineering and quality.
The Corolla is trying to hard to be sporty abandoning the practical aspects that made it a bestseller. Hate the trend of boot volumes and rear legroom getting smaller but the metal getting chunkier. I drive a Mazda3 sedan as I want a usable boot but without the frumpy Corolla sedan shape (I love the hatch design) and gutless performance when merging or overtaking compared to my 2.5L.
Cars are so expensive these days it's extremely frustrating to see these two cars that I thought I'd be able to afford once I have a higher income go even higher in prices.
It is getting ridiculous I agree, a few years ago (not even ages ago just 2015-16), you could get a full size Camry (2.5L) for $28,990 driveaway. I can’t justify buying a new base model car, I’ve bought a high-spec previous gen Mazda3 with low kms, I’m happy here with my heated electric seats, xenon headlights, head up display, Bose audio, dual zone ac etc and the cherry on top is it supports CarPlay natively even though this is a 2014 car with the old MZD system. The real reason I bought it is for that sweet 2.5L engine that does highway merging and overtaking more effortlessly than these 2.0L cars could ever dream of. Could’ve bought 2 for the price of these cars. I didn’t want a sunroof, but if I did and paid more for the Astina, it would have AEB, blind spot, adaptive cruise, rear cross traffic, etc all standard. Some of those features are an option on my GT, but mine doesn’t have them. Goes to show how advanced the Mazda3 was 8 years ago.
I drive Golfs and Corolla work cars, yes the Corolla feels really good to drive, easily equal to the Golf. They do feel different, the Golf has heavier steering, the car feels heavier, slower and the DSG gearbox is nice but I prefer the Corollas gearbox.
Excellent review! My family is in this kind of market at the moment. Really concerned at the jump in prices. 1) I prefer the look of the i30. Carolla is ok, but detest the rear end protruding chin bumper. Lean toward the 'minimalist' 130. Certainly not going to argue with anyone that likes the Carolla. 2) Corolla boot/trunk is useless. Not sure what Toyota are thinking on that? Have seen these in real life and you would have to have zero use for carrying stuff. I guess there is the back seats? You never covered laying them down, but assume easy for both models. 3) If you wanted a 'drivers experience' not sure you should be looking at either of these 2? Plenty of other options that would suit (RIo Sport?). Suggest these 2 models are for more conservative/fleet style buyers therefore that darn boot again on the Toyota.... Great to see these 2 compared side to side.
I took these cars for a test drive, I was very disappointed with the Corolla it was very sluggish and the cvt flared up and felt much smaller on the inside than the I30 which felt very lively and much quicker car mind you the Corolla has 5kw more on paper but the I30 left it for dead in driving enjoyment
You must not have the 2.0l 169 hp motor available in your country. Of course even that engine doesnt exactly make the Corolla fast, but when paired with the manual trans it's far from sluggish.
@@souhailshamaissem7564 The latest generation Corolla? As far as I know the 2.5l engine isnt available in the Corolla here. Like I said, the manual trans is the one to get, but I also test drove the newest CVT with the physical first gear that solves the launch from a stop issue with CVT's, and to me it didnt feel too bad. The GR Corolla is the only model with decent power, but I didnt find the higher horsepower/tq 2.0l engine in the higher trim levels of the normal Corolla too sluggish for the type of driving most people do.
keep going youre doing well. good audio is key and dont do the gopro wide angle shot for all images. it feels copy paste from one to the others who review
My question is a little off track, which hatch is more economical, comfortable and reliable in the long run with better resale value, i30 or Cerato? I don’t think Corolla hatch is practical for families and I don’t like CVT transmissions as I owned a Lancer Fortis. Resale value is based on perception rather than the actual quality of the product.
i'm going to buy my 1st independent car next week. I saved hard earned $30 k to get a new one. I'm leaning towards the i30. Please let me know if i'm doing the right choice. Or should i just get a cx3 mazda?
Don't go with the CUV. They are just jacked up hatchbacks. If you wanna buy Mazda, go with 3. Toyota felt a bit clusterphobic. In my opinion, i30 with smart cruise option is the way to go. However, in 2022 or 23, i30 will bet a full model change. So keep that in mind. Otherwise, it is a very solid car.
@@claudlibre Yes. Just like that. i30 Sedan codenamed CN7 is using 3rd generation C segment flatform, but the current i30 hatchback is using the previous generation's one. If you can wait for the new one, please do so and compare. When the new model comes out, the previous version may have a considerable discount. On the other hand, Kia's Cerato and Cerato hatch is mechanically identical to i30 and facelifted version will come out this month in Korea. So check it out.
I have a Porsche 981 GTS and a Hyundai Elantra GT Sport (1.6 L Turbo), I think the Elantra is by far the better value with a more timeless straightforward design. With its 201 HP, it clearly has a edge in terms of driving experience over the Corolla. The feel of understeer can be successfully mitigated by changing the R18 wheels from 225/40 to 235/40, which gives it also a understated yet sporty look.
Funny how subjective looks are - I'm probably biased as I had an older i30 and now drive a 2019 Tucson, but Toyota's all look completely over-designed, overly busy and very plasticy to me, like they were designed by 3 people.
Great review mate, and very interesting seeing how much bang for your buck you get with these 2 base models. If it were between both these base models I'd go for the I30. But as the corolla goes up on models that might change. Also can't believe the cost of the base Toyota 😱😱😱
You would expect the ipad sticking out of the dash to be actually part of the dash for that price. you just glanced over it, surely it inhibits visibility and is distracting.
Wow that's an awful lot of white in one shot. Need my sunnies! They really are same same but different I suppose. Toyota interiors do seem to have become a bit hard and cheap. Going by John's observations I would take the i30. Disappointing that our sad economy has pushed the pricing up so high.
Just purchased a base grade i30, excellent car for the money. The Corolla was expensive, cramped and you need to wait a year. When supply picks up Toyota will feel the impact of how much goodwill it’s high pricing and lack of supply has burned up.
Who can argue that Hyundai gives you more but at these huge and sudden price jumps the sales numbers should fall off a cliff. Hyundai following mazda and toyota into letting the Chinese brands find more customers.
Can I just say, corolla is very nice indeed but one thing I can’t stand, including precious gen, is that it’s impossible to fit one of those phone mounts on air vent, left or right side of steering wheel. Such a relief they FINALLY supported Apple CarPlay, it’s about time
Not getting another i30 my current one came out of its 5yr warranty and within a year developed a a/c compressor leak which is going to cost $3k to fix!!! Back to Toyota reliability for me!
If you want to save money, the corolla is the only choice. Servicing costs for corolla is less than half of the i30, if you get a hybrid (although costs another 3k), you get rego fee discount and much cheaper fuel costs. If not for the hybrid I would have bought the i30, but I drive 30,000km a year so the corolla hybrid makes more financial sense.
How much is the service fee? I have a 2018 i30 and my service is $250 a year in Australia. With 30k km a year with hybrid tech is a good choice with the corolla. I was looking corolla, Mazda 3 and i30 but corolla was too small for me, the tech in the i30 is really good and Mazda 3 was too old in 2018 so i went with i30. The car look is always a personal choice i prefer Mazda 3 and i30 interior. Both cars are good but i30 has more options and space for a couple/ young family.
Overall TCO of Corolla has traditionally been lower. Don’t forget when you sell the car off say 5 years later, the Corolla (Toyota’s in general) depreciates far lesser than other makes
Had a Corolla hatch travelling thru NZ couple weeks ago. smooth gear change, plenty of torque on open road.. Road noise back up thru cabin unbelievable noisy, very unacceptable..!!
Wow, how did Toyota do so wrong in terms of practicality in recent years :( ... i drive a 2013 corolla hatch and was planning for an upgrade. Both the new corollas and rav4 were not very impressive or worthy compared to the other options out there now. So sad I have to leave behind toyota... ( i was looking at bit more space and both those cars are lacking that)
It's a good point. The base 3 feels a bit undercooked with those little wheels and plastic steering wheel (I know the Corolla has a plastic wheel, but in the 3, it's pretty galling given the rest of the interior materials are so plush). However, the 3 G20 Evolve is $31k driveaway and makes a good case for itself.
After rating the i30 better than the Corolla in most parts of this segment, he prefers to take the Corolla home? Is this guy really a serious knowledgeable reviewer of cars, or just someone with his personal opinion?
Mazda > Toyota. I use to have a Corolla 2008 model. Brakes & engine were not as nice as my 2010 Mazda 3. But if I was to buy a new car, I would definitely test the car before purchasing.
I hired an SX Corolla in NZ in February this year and traveled about a thousand km. Really liked it, great for NZ but too small, we had to have the back seats down to fit 2 suit cases in. It just needs to be 10% bigger even for a couple, somewhere between the Corolla and the Camry would be good for me.
Toyota has never cared of practicality - their boots were always the smallest in the class… but 270 liters in segment C sounds ridiculous! I believe this must be an error and total capacity should include extra space under double floor or something similar…
I agree that the Toyota looks better from the back. i30 could have tried a little harder inside (for the money). And the tyres on the i30. What the heck. Good review.
i30 was routinely offered for $19,990 with auto in the previous GD generation. When Hyundai ran that promo, the i30 was typically the best-selling model nationally in that month.
Toyota is known for reliability though as a lot people have had Toyota’s for a long time with no problems while other companies like the Holden Astra and Ford Focus for example have had lots of problems back in the day. Hyundai have come a long way though so who knows. :)
I've got a 2018 Corolla. Bought it brand new over the i30 PD1. I found it to be a much more appealing buy. 80,000 km and almost 3 years later there's some things I love and some things I hate. Will probably upgrade again at the end of 2021 and will be again choosing between these two. I'm really not quite sure what one I'll pick. However this time, whatever the decision it will be a manual. The CVT in the Corolla has killed automatics for me.
Both looks great, tho i30 better on interior But corolla drives better and quiter i30 have better gearbox, we aint even talking about dct yet Corolla have had better engine for sure, both for comparing NA 2.0 or below those motor Relatively same price Hmm... Corolla then, solely because there is nothing to match Toyota's realiability
A bit late to this review as I am looking to replace a real work horse, Toyota Corolla seca hutch 2003. My mechanic will cry he loves it so much. Besides the new fandangled tech , nothing I've seen so far comes close to it. 1.8 and very strong. Rented a Corolla hybrid for 10 days driving in far North Queensland. Goes on the smell of an oil rug. Fantastic economy. Horific drive, felt every bump, extremely noisy in the cabin. Very low to get in and out of, if one has any back issues forget the Corolla. Terribly tiny boot too. Great disappointment. And the price today even more than when this review came out.
@@tisser-k9d Personally I think that the Korean Hyandai is trying to find a place in the world market for the sale of its cars, but Toyota is older than Hyandai and remains, in my opinion, more reliable and we must not forget that it is he who remains the master undisputed hybrids at present and for wrc rallies it is always first !!!!
@@yanng3790 Toyota is the No.1 Car manufaturer in the world and its safety is known wordwide and Hyundai is no where near Toyota in sales. But I feel in recent years, Toyota's car design is not in its perfect form and toyota is quite late in catching up the trends. It is getting outdated.
@@tisser-k9d Yes it's true what you say I also noticed it in my island REUNION the sales between HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA are jostling but I personally prefer the JAPANESE brands, I prefer more reliability first performance between TOYOTA AND HYUNDAI are very close even if hyundai does a little better in engine terms but TOYOTA prefers to focus on reliability rather than performance, it leaves it for the RALLY WRC or for its top-of-the-range cars like the TOYOTA SUPRA which I also love. sorry for my poor english
Great review, John. Very detailed and interesting. The i30 would be my choice and I would feel more confident in that based on the review. Btw, the word you are looking for is 'diverge' rather than 'divulge' for where the cars differ. ;)
@@va1195 I've chosen the Elite Ms V; because of the premium interior, infotainment and better sound system - I pick it up next week. I prefer the long-term mechanical simplicity of non-turbo engine and conventional auto gearbox. Beware of markedly higher insurance premiums for turbo "sporty" models too.
I'm curious about the build quality down the line. Will the i30 hold up just as well as the corolla. But TBH Next car will probably be 2015 auris hybrid (common in europe) and then electric. After hybrid I will never buy a petrol/diesel car ever again.
Ever since the Covid, these compact car price has jumped up redicularsly, if it's me, I'd rather spend a bit more for a suv like cx5 , the current price is far beyond what they really worth for such a small economic car
Correction: in the video, it's mentioned that the Corolla has wireless CarPlay. A slip of the tongue - only the Hyundai i30 in this test has wireless Apple CarPlay. Smartphone mirroring in the Toyota is wired only.
and also Corolla has multilink rear suspension, not torsion beam as you mentioned, which might explain why it has better handling
Also the Corolla has independent wishbone suspension at the rear
@@davidpeters3634 Also Toyota Carolla Rocks, SX version is quite zippy :P
we don't buy the car for its android auto we buy for engine and Toyota is king
I just bought the i30 and I really love everything about it .
Attractive or inventive ? ?
with which engine?
I like the front indicators
I'm jealous
Same here
My wife & I test drove both cars recently. The I30 definitely had a more premium feel & the boot space in the Corolla is too small for our needs. Driving the Corolla, we did like the independent rear suspension but not the additional road noise nor the sound of the AVT. Maybe something you would get used to? We both agreed that the Corolla didn’t offer anything that was worth paying more for let alone the $2K difference. We had a budget of $30K, so we went with the I30 Active full new car. Leather seats, metallic paint, 8 inch touch screen & 17inch alloys. I think Toyota is only competing on it’s brand at the moment.
Relative bought the i30. Better rear space and full sized spare. Best of luck, going on long trips with a space saver or a can of goo.
Just purchased the i30 Elite & driving a i30 Active now. The new i30 was my pick. I use to be a Toyota driver but not any more. Well done Hyundai.
What were your reasons for making the change?
@@Daniel-ld7xs I had a look at the Toyota & found I got more for my money than what the Toyota offered (found it had a nicer interior also). Hyundai has come a long way over the years. I’ve had the Elite just over 12 months now & love the drive & everything the car has to offer. I did nearly get the N Line but I don’t drive enough to warrant it.
@@Mia_Louiise That's awesome. How's the fuel economy like?
@@Daniel-ld7xs I don’t drive very much, live very close to work. Approx 500 to 550km per tank (there about, give or take). BTW it drives very well, especially in sports mode lol
New corolla to angular be very hard to see out of plus tiny boot so not practical at all. They're confused do they want to be a sports car or a practical commuter.
Thanks for an excellent review, John. I’m not keen on CVTs so if wanted an auto I’d go with the i30. A manual transmission in the two cars would make it a difficult choice because both cars are sound.
There is an option for a manual on the i30 just has limited stock as not many are made.
I’m loving the growth of the channel. I’ve be here since the beginning!
Thanks, Josiah!
Fair review. These base models have improved enormously in the last 20 years. I personally would go for the i30.
Question: driving around West head and McCarrs reserve?
I think you nailed it John, in this comparative review.
Practicalities, i30. sporty drive, Corolla.
So often in these small hatchbacks and compact/small SUVs sold here in Australia (some expensive European models included), you don’t get rear directional air vents and cup holders, Hyundai is definitely one step ahead of the pack, with its i30.
VW Golf started the trend with rear air vents and a boxy shape for good rear headroom. Glad the i30 carries the torch so that we don’t have to get VW reliability (or lack thereof), if we want a practical small hatch.
Just ordered an i30 as our second car. The rear air vents are what made me lean towards it with an 8 & 10 year old who love the air con and being cool in the car
The i30 seems like great bang for the buck!
Thanks for the review. You are spot on with your observations. I sat in the Corolla, i30 and Astra back to back and the i30 was far superior in interior quality. Everything was exactly where I expected it to be. The seat foam and contouring was miles ahead of the Astra and the Corolla was dark and dingy inside, like a cave. I believe Hyundai has now surpassed Toyota and Honda for engineering and quality.
The Corolla is trying to hard to be sporty abandoning the practical aspects that made it a bestseller. Hate the trend of boot volumes and rear legroom getting smaller but the metal getting chunkier. I drive a Mazda3 sedan as I want a usable boot but without the frumpy Corolla sedan shape (I love the hatch design) and gutless performance when merging or overtaking compared to my 2.5L.
Many thanks for the excellent review. I'm in the market for a new car, I think ill go for the i30.
Cheers
Cars are so expensive these days it's extremely frustrating to see these two cars that I thought I'd be able to afford once I have a higher income go even higher in prices.
It is getting ridiculous I agree, a few years ago (not even ages ago just 2015-16), you could get a full size Camry (2.5L) for $28,990 driveaway. I can’t justify buying a new base model car, I’ve bought a high-spec previous gen Mazda3 with low kms, I’m happy here with my heated electric seats, xenon headlights, head up display, Bose audio, dual zone ac etc and the cherry on top is it supports CarPlay natively even though this is a 2014 car with the old MZD system.
The real reason I bought it is for that sweet 2.5L engine that does highway merging and overtaking more effortlessly than these 2.0L cars could ever dream of. Could’ve bought 2 for the price of these cars. I didn’t want a sunroof, but if I did and paid more for the Astina, it would have AEB, blind spot, adaptive cruise, rear cross traffic, etc all standard. Some of those features are an option on my GT, but mine doesn’t have them. Goes to show how advanced the Mazda3 was 8 years ago.
The i30 more than fills the bill for the daily drive. Thanks for this video which confirmed my opinion.
i don't understand what you mean in your first sentence?
@@Bryan-jj3if It's an old saying which means "appropriate for purpose AND above other competitors" ps. GOOGLE it :-)
@@letsseeif I don’t even get how my old 8 month self didn’t understand this, it’s so explanatory lmao, thank you though
I have a Corolla and my sister has an i30 so seeing this title made me laugh. It’s like our final showdown. 😂
I drive Golfs and Corolla work cars, yes the Corolla feels really good to drive, easily equal to the Golf. They do feel different, the Golf has heavier steering, the car feels heavier, slower and the DSG gearbox is nice but I prefer the Corollas gearbox.
Excellent review! My family is in this kind of market at the moment. Really concerned at the jump in prices.
1) I prefer the look of the i30. Carolla is ok, but detest the rear end protruding chin bumper. Lean toward the 'minimalist' 130. Certainly not going to argue with anyone that likes the Carolla.
2) Corolla boot/trunk is useless. Not sure what Toyota are thinking on that? Have seen these in real life and you would have to have zero use for carrying stuff. I guess there is the back seats? You never covered laying them down, but assume easy for both models.
3) If you wanted a 'drivers experience' not sure you should be looking at either of these 2? Plenty of other options that would suit (RIo Sport?). Suggest these 2 models are for more conservative/fleet style buyers therefore that darn boot again on the Toyota....
Great to see these 2 compared side to side.
I took these cars for a test drive, I was very disappointed with the Corolla it was very sluggish and the cvt flared up and felt much smaller on the inside than the I30 which felt very lively and much quicker car mind you the Corolla has 5kw more on paper but the I30 left it for dead in driving enjoyment
You must not have the 2.0l 169 hp motor available in your country. Of course even that engine doesnt exactly make the Corolla fast, but when paired with the manual trans it's far from sluggish.
@@jbm0866 actually I took top of the line 2.5 engine and still wasn't that good
@@souhailshamaissem7564 The latest generation Corolla? As far as I know the 2.5l engine isnt available in the Corolla here. Like I said, the manual trans is the one to get, but I also test drove the newest CVT with the physical first gear that solves the launch from a stop issue with CVT's, and to me it didnt feel too bad. The GR Corolla is the only model with decent power, but I didnt find the higher horsepower/tq 2.0l engine in the higher trim levels of the normal Corolla too sluggish for the type of driving most people do.
Rockn' the casio mate. Love it!
I just bought an i30 for my mate and his family. Getting it very soon. They don’t know I’m getting for them. Their vt commodore is just about dead.
keep going youre doing well. good audio is key and dont do the gopro wide angle shot for all images. it feels copy paste from one to the others who review
The manual retails for $25490 in Tassie. Auto costs another $2000 which is hardly “slightly” more expensive
After 5 years my 2019 i30 needs a new engine. I'm planning on returning to a Corolla purely for the reliability.
Hyundai should have put in the updated infotainment screen for the base model.
I just bought another Hyundai i30 I get it end of august I use it for Uber for my business!
Since when did the corolla get wireless android auto/apple car play? Thought they were all wired connections.
Thanks for spotting Ken. Only the Hyundai has wireless CarPlay in this test.
second to comment all the way from South africa. and so true cars are getting more and more expensive
More and more tech is being crammed in.
My question is a little off track, which hatch is more economical, comfortable and reliable in the long run with better resale value, i30 or Cerato? I don’t think Corolla hatch is practical for families and I don’t like CVT transmissions as I owned a Lancer Fortis. Resale value is based on perception rather than the actual quality of the product.
i'm going to buy my 1st independent car next week. I saved hard earned $30 k to get a new one. I'm leaning towards the i30. Please let me know if i'm doing the right choice. Or should i just get a cx3 mazda?
Don't go with the CUV. They are just jacked up hatchbacks. If you wanna buy Mazda, go with 3. Toyota felt a bit clusterphobic. In my opinion, i30 with smart cruise option is the way to go. However, in 2022 or 23, i30 will bet a full model change. So keep that in mind. Otherwise, it is a very solid car.
@@powershin12 thanks for the heads up about i30. Full model change like what they did to Elantra and changed it to i30 sedan?
@@claudlibre Yes. Just like that. i30 Sedan codenamed CN7 is using 3rd generation C segment flatform, but the current i30 hatchback is using the previous generation's one. If you can wait for the new one, please do so and compare. When the new model comes out, the previous version may have a considerable discount. On the other hand, Kia's Cerato and Cerato hatch is mechanically identical to i30 and facelifted version will come out this month in Korea. So check it out.
Please also mention all cars steering wheel which is heavier or lighter.. always good to see ur knowledge 😎😊
I have a Porsche 981 GTS and a Hyundai Elantra GT Sport (1.6 L Turbo), I think the Elantra is by far the better value with a more timeless straightforward design. With its 201 HP, it clearly has a edge in terms of driving experience over the Corolla. The feel of understeer can be successfully mitigated by changing the R18 wheels from 225/40 to 235/40, which gives it also a understated yet sporty look.
Funny how subjective looks are - I'm probably biased as I had an older i30 and now drive a 2019 Tucson, but Toyota's all look completely over-designed, overly busy and very plasticy to me, like they were designed by 3 people.
I have the new Corolla 2.0 with 184 HP and it’s just lovely, materials are top quality and interiors are so good to see and touch
Great review mate, and very interesting seeing how much bang for your buck you get with these 2 base models. If it were between both these base models I'd go for the I30. But as the corolla goes up on models that might change. Also can't believe the cost of the base Toyota 😱😱😱
You would expect the ipad sticking out of the dash to be actually part of the dash for that price. you just glanced over it, surely it inhibits visibility and is distracting.
Wow that's an awful lot of white in one shot. Need my sunnies!
They really are same same but different I suppose. Toyota interiors do seem to have become a bit hard and cheap.
Going by John's observations I would take the i30. Disappointing that our sad economy has pushed the pricing up so high.
Rental car spec!
im a toyota man i only go hybrid due to the 30k a year i do in travel 😁but if i wanted a budget car id swap to the i30 for sure
Just purchased a base grade i30, excellent car for the money. The Corolla was expensive, cramped and you need to wait a year. When supply picks up Toyota will feel the impact of how much goodwill it’s high pricing and lack of supply has burned up.
The Corolla is a great looking car and if the renderings of the up coming GR are anything to go by, it will look amazing.
I had the Ascent Sport manual Corolla (have a manual C-HR now). It is the one to get. But small boot.
In Europe even the base model Hyundai i30 1.0t, 3cyl 120hp comes with independet rear suspension.
Wait does corolla wirless carplay and android auto can you get it if you have wired one like if you have 2020 corolla
No, only the i30 does. Slip of the tongue
Who can argue that Hyundai gives you more but at these huge and sudden price jumps the sales numbers should fall off a cliff. Hyundai following mazda and toyota into letting the Chinese brands find more customers.
When launched india i30?
prefer the corolla styling but the i30 looks less cheap with the wheels
I wish we had 2.0 l in Europe too. If you don’t want a turbo then only 1.5 dpi 81kw is available.
I've got this Corolla and it is a marvellous little car.
No contest. The Hyundai wins hands down.
Great review
Dude !
It's 'diverge' NOT 'divulge'
Can I just say, corolla is very nice indeed but one thing I can’t stand, including precious gen, is that it’s impossible to fit one of those phone mounts on air vent, left or right side of steering wheel. Such a relief they FINALLY supported Apple CarPlay, it’s about time
Agreed, many new vent arrangements don't play nicely with phone holders so yes, CarPlay is a good inclusion.
Not getting another i30 my current one came out of its 5yr warranty and within a year developed a a/c compressor leak which is going to cost $3k to fix!!!
Back to Toyota reliability for me!
If you want to save money, the corolla is the only choice. Servicing costs for corolla is less than half of the i30, if you get a hybrid (although costs another 3k), you get rego fee discount and much cheaper fuel costs. If not for the hybrid I would have bought the i30, but I drive 30,000km a year so the corolla hybrid makes more financial sense.
How much is the service fee? I have a 2018 i30 and my service is $250 a year in Australia. With 30k km a year with hybrid tech is a good choice with the corolla.
I was looking corolla, Mazda 3 and i30 but corolla was too small for me, the tech in the i30 is really good and Mazda 3 was too old in 2018 so i went with i30. The car look is always a personal choice i prefer Mazda 3 and i30 interior. Both cars are good but i30 has more options and space for a couple/ young family.
That depends on where you live.
Overall TCO of Corolla has traditionally been lower. Don’t forget when you sell the car off say 5 years later, the Corolla (Toyota’s in general) depreciates far lesser than other makes
Had a Corolla hatch travelling thru NZ couple weeks ago.
smooth gear change, plenty of torque on open road.. Road noise back up thru cabin unbelievable noisy, very unacceptable..!!
Excellent review. Thanks.
I love the soft touch materials - scratchy plastics annoy me haha good work Hyundai!
Wow, how did Toyota do so wrong in terms of practicality in recent years :( ... i drive a 2013 corolla hatch and was planning for an upgrade. Both the new corollas and rav4 were not very impressive or worthy compared to the other options out there now. So sad I have to leave behind toyota... ( i was looking at bit more space and both those cars are lacking that)
Don't you guys in Australia have corolla sedans there?
For that pricing why would you not just get a Mazda3? Much nicer interior and many more features.
It's a good point. The base 3 feels a bit undercooked with those little wheels and plastic steering wheel (I know the Corolla has a plastic wheel, but in the 3, it's pretty galling given the rest of the interior materials are so plush). However, the 3 G20 Evolve is $31k driveaway and makes a good case for itself.
Yes but the hatch is ugly and dented on the side. Yuck.
After rating the i30 better than the Corolla in most parts of this segment, he prefers to take the Corolla home? Is this guy really a serious knowledgeable reviewer of cars, or just someone with his personal opinion?
Mazda > Toyota. I use to have a Corolla 2008 model. Brakes & engine were not as nice as my 2010 Mazda 3. But if I was to buy a new car, I would definitely test the car before purchasing.
I hired an SX Corolla in NZ in February this year and traveled about a thousand km. Really liked it, great for NZ but too small, we had to have the back seats down to fit 2 suit cases in. It just needs to be 10% bigger even for a couple, somewhere between the Corolla and the Camry would be good for me.
10% bigger would make sense - the boot is tiny in current form.
Leo, you won't be disappointed, l think Toyota's are a very good car manufacturer, l would think, with you could expect many kms from the SX.
How tall are you, John? Tom tells us he is 6 foot in every video!!!
He mentioned he’s 6’2”
Toyota has never cared of practicality - their boots were always the smallest in the class… but 270 liters in segment C sounds ridiculous! I believe this must be an error and total capacity should include extra space under double floor or something similar…
Should have thrown a base model Mazda 3 Pure in the mix with this review. That stomps on both of these.
the corolla hatch boot is comically small, which is more than enough reason to not get it
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Kia Cerato is a good option at $22000 drive away.Save $$$$
Good point for those on a tighter budget than what the Corolla and i30 allow these days.
I agree that the Toyota looks better from the back. i30 could have tried a little harder inside (for the money). And the tyres on the i30. What the heck. Good review.
Oh, you’re 6’2” I posted the question too soon in the video!
Corolla for me since I rented 2019 i30 for two weeks and exhaust system came off for no reason
Unfortunately Toyota Corolla is so 2015 has is outdated and poor interior i 30 more of a classy car
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Rental cars get abused most of the time, LOL.
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The Corolla is stealing your money. 30k for the 1998 Proton plastics? NO leather on the steering?
when were they ever 20k new??
i30 was routinely offered for $19,990 with auto in the previous GD generation. When Hyundai ran that promo, the i30 was typically the best-selling model nationally in that month.
Toyota is known for reliability though as a lot people have had Toyota’s for a long time with no problems while other companies like the Holden Astra and Ford Focus for example have had lots of problems back in the day. Hyundai have come a long way though so who knows. :)
Will the hyundai catch on fire
I see the Corolla still is a very noisy car. Was noisy 20 years ago, 12 yeats ago and still noisy. A lot.
I've got a 2018 Corolla. Bought it brand new over the i30 PD1. I found it to be a much more appealing buy. 80,000 km and almost 3 years later there's some things I love and some things I hate.
Will probably upgrade again at the end of 2021 and will be again choosing between these two.
I'm really not quite sure what one I'll pick.
However this time, whatever the decision it will be a manual. The CVT in the Corolla has killed automatics for me.
Corolla only get the sporty look but nothing sporty with the engine.
Definitely Corolla hands down
It's 'diverge', not 'divulge'.
Both looks great, tho i30 better on interior
But corolla drives better and quiter
i30 have better gearbox, we aint even talking about dct yet
Corolla have had better engine for sure, both for comparing NA 2.0 or below those motor
Relatively same price
Hmm... Corolla then, solely because there is nothing to match Toyota's realiability
I would go Corolla, but as the design is rubbish I will go Hylunda this time
A bit late to this review as I am looking to replace a real work horse, Toyota Corolla seca hutch 2003. My mechanic will cry he loves it so much. Besides the new fandangled tech , nothing I've seen so far comes close to it. 1.8 and very strong. Rented a Corolla hybrid for 10 days driving in far North Queensland. Goes on the smell of an oil rug. Fantastic economy. Horific drive, felt every bump, extremely noisy in the cabin. Very low to get in and out of, if one has any back issues forget the Corolla. Terribly tiny boot too.
Great disappointment. And the price today even more than when this review came out.
Wait, did he just quote Skyrim!? "Odds and ends and that sort of thing."
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The vehicles "diverge" from each other, not "divulge" from each other.
Thanks for divulging that, Jim... ;)
I scrolled down until I found this so i didn't have to bring it up :P
IMO space saver in cars makes no sense at all. At best it is a recipe for disaster on freeways
Hybrid Corolla with wireless apple carplay would be perfect
Agreed. Come on, Toyota!
100% would go the i30. Hyundai is crushing Toyota .
TOYOTA is renowned for its reliability made in japan (parts made in JAPAN) hyundai made in CHINA (PRC) :-)
i30 looks better corolla is better, so i30 has superior trim corolla superior engine
Nothing can beat Toyota’s reliability
Toyota Always the best !!! 🙂
Not anymore
@@tisser-k9d Personally I think that the Korean Hyandai is trying to find a place in the world market for the sale of its cars, but Toyota is older than Hyandai and remains, in my opinion, more reliable and we must not forget that it is he who remains the master undisputed hybrids at present and for wrc rallies it is always first !!!!
@@yanng3790 Toyota is the No.1 Car manufaturer in the world and its safety is known wordwide and Hyundai is no where near Toyota in sales. But I feel in recent years, Toyota's car design is not in its perfect form and toyota is quite late in catching up the trends. It is getting outdated.
@@tisser-k9d Yes it's true what you say I also noticed it in my island REUNION the sales between HYUNDAI AND TOYOTA are jostling but I personally prefer the JAPANESE brands, I prefer more reliability first performance between TOYOTA AND HYUNDAI are very close even if hyundai does a little better in engine terms but TOYOTA prefers to focus on reliability rather than performance, it leaves it for the RALLY WRC or for its top-of-the-range cars like the TOYOTA SUPRA which I also love. sorry for my poor english
Great review, John. Very detailed and interesting. The i30 would be my choice and I would feel more confident in that based on the review.
Btw, the word you are looking for is 'diverge' rather than 'divulge' for where the cars differ. ;)
Would you go for the elite or NLine?
@@va1195 I've chosen the Elite Ms V; because of the premium interior, infotainment and better sound system - I pick it up next week. I prefer the long-term mechanical simplicity of non-turbo engine and conventional auto gearbox. Beware of markedly higher insurance premiums for turbo "sporty" models too.
Considering long time reliability factor, i will go with Toyota Corolla hybrid
Good car, that.
if it had a nicer interior, manual transmission opt and a manual handbrake i wouldve bought the corolla
Oh how the mighty have fallen, Corolla.
Fallen how?
Fallen…up in price, I guess? Still a good car!
I'm curious about the build quality down the line. Will the i30 hold up just as well as the corolla. But TBH Next car will probably be 2015 auris hybrid (common in europe) and then electric. After hybrid I will never buy a petrol/diesel car ever again.
why I'm buying a Mazda CX-3 (Maxx Sport) for $27K..
Hyundai is like Huawei numbers are good and all, it when you have to live with it where you start to discover you made the wrong purchase
Ever since the Covid, these compact car price has jumped up redicularsly, if it's me, I'd rather spend a bit more for a suv like cx5 , the current price is far beyond what they really worth for such a small economic car
Honestly, Toyoto design sucks! Be it Yaris or Corolla.
Corolla has the absolute worst headroom in the segment. Toyota has fallen off in many aspects.
this is the reason I'm buying a Mazda CX-3 (Maxx Sport) for $27K..
with the budget for this i30 and corolla, gen 4 mazda 3 is far more superior in terms of engine performance and both exterior and interior design..
The design looks pre-dented on Mazda 3 hatch.
Toyota not bad, but I love my Hyundai i30 !!