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Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid vs. Toyota Corolla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and Toyota Corolla contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and the Toyota Corolla.

In comparing the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and interior volume. The Toyota Corolla has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and overall quality score. The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and Toyota Corolla have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's and the Toyota Corolla's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid ranges from $17,694 to $25,927 while a used 2022 Toyota Corolla is priced between $17,788 to $24,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid loses 40.5 percent of its value and the Toyota Corolla loses 26.3 percent of its value. This means the Toyota Corolla retains 14.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is 6.9 out of 10 while the Toyota Corolla's quality rating is 9.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars and the Toyota Corolla being ranked 4 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is 5.9 out of 10. For the Toyota Corolla the reliability rating is 8.5 out of 10. This gives the Toyota Corolla an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid and the Toyota Corolla makes 139 horsepower. The IONIQ Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 59 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles. The Corolla is rated to deliver an average of 33 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 502 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Toyota Corolla. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Toyota Corolla has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,600 - $26,800

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

$20,875 - $31,922

Starting MSRP:

$20,425

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$24,033

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,645 - $44,090

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,717

Price Range:

$17,694 - $25,927

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,717 - $24,749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

49

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

52,582

# Good or Great Deals:

23

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,940

Price Range:

$17,788 - $24,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$24,727

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,285 - $43,006

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

2,351

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

47,170

# Good or Great Deals:

513

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

6.9 / 10

Reliability:

5.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available

Toyota Corolla Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

9.1 / 10

Reliability:

8.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.9 / 10

Safety:

10.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.3 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

25.7%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Toyota Corolla

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

9.6

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.1 - 11.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

20.9%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.9

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.4 - 12.6

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

4 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 25

Toyota Corolla Rankings

Best Family Small Cars

1 / 43

Best Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars

3 / 43

Best Small Cars

4 / 43

Safest Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for the Money

5 / 13

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

6 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

7 / 43

Most Affordable Small Cars

11 / 24

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

20 / 43

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

20 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

26 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

35 / 43

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels

Blue, Limited, SE, SEL

Toyota Corolla Trim Levels

L, LE, SE, SE Apex, SE Nightshade Edition, XLE, XSE, XSE Apex

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

3 years / 36000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

2 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.046 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

139 hp @ 6100 rpm

Torque:

126 foot-lbs @ 3900 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.048 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


58 / 60 / 59

Range (city/hwy):

690 / 714 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.8 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


30 / 38 / 33

Range (city/hwy):

396 / 502 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

Available

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

Available

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

Standard

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

26.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

122.7 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.3 inches

Front Leg Room:

42 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

54 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.1 inches

Rear Leg Room:

34.8 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

51.7 inches

Cargo Space:

13.1 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

88.6 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2996 lbs

Width:

71.7 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

176 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2910 lbs

Width:

70.1 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.3 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.5 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue

Gray

Amazon Gray

Red

Scarlet Red Pearl

Silver

Stellar Silver

White

Ceramic White

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Sand Pearl

Blue

Not available

Gray

Celestite Gray Metallic

Red

Not available

Silver

Classic Silver Metallic

White

Super White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Not available

Gray

Light Gray

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