Hyundai i30 N vs Toyota GR Corolla

How does the Hyundai i30 N stack up against the Toyota GR Corolla? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Hyundai i30 NHyundai i30 N
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Toyota GR CorollaToyota GR Corolla
SpecHyundai i30 NToyota GR Corolla
Horsepower (max)286 hp300 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)5.4 s4.9 s
Top speed250 km/h230 km/h
Variants23
Body stylePerformance hot hatchPerformance hot hatch
Generationi30 N (PD facelift)E210
Production2021 – present2023 – present
Length4,340 mm4,410 mm
Width1,795 mm1,850 mm
Height1,451 mm1,480 mm
Wheelbase2,650 mm2,640 mm

Hyundai i30 N vs Toyota GR Corolla: common questions

Is the Hyundai i30 N or Toyota GR Corolla faster?
The Toyota GR Corolla is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 4.7s versus the Hyundai i30 N's 5.1s (0-100 km/h in 4.9s vs 5.4s).
Which has more horsepower, the Hyundai i30 N or the Toyota GR Corolla?
The Toyota GR Corolla makes more power: 300 hp (224 kW) versus 286 hp (213 kW) for the Hyundai i30 N.
Is the Hyundai i30 N or Toyota GR Corolla faster on top speed?
The Hyundai i30 N has the higher top speed at 155 mph (250 km/h), versus 143 mph (230 km/h) for the Toyota GR Corolla.
What is the main difference between the Hyundai i30 N and the Toyota GR Corolla?
Both are performance hot hatchs in the same class. The Toyota GR Corolla has the power advantage, while the Hyundai i30 N undercuts it, so the choice comes down to the spec differences above.