GAC Aion UT vs Toyota Corolla Hatch

The GAC Aion UT starts from $31,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch opens at $32,110. That makes the GAC Aion UT the more affordable entry point by $120.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $35,189 and $35,321 respectively.

The GAC Aion UT qualifies for FBT exemption as an electric vehicle, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The Toyota Corolla Hatch, as a petrol model, does not qualify.

Both the GAC Aion UT and Toyota Corolla Hatch hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 88% for the GAC Aion UT and 96% for the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. The GAC Aion UT packs more ADAS features with 8 out of 10 key systems fitted, compared to 6 in the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the GAC Aion UT and 7 in the Toyota Corolla Hatch.

The GAC Aion UT features a 14.6-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota Corolla Hatch gets a 8-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GAC Aion UT stands out with V2L that you will not find on the Toyota Corolla Hatch. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GAC Aion UT gets pvc upholstery while the Toyota Corolla Hatch offers fabric.

The GAC Aion UT runs a pure electric powertrain producing 150kW and 210Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.3 seconds.

The Toyota Corolla Hatch responds with a 1.8L 4-cyl VVT-i Hybrid making 103kW and 142Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 8.1 seconds.

The GAC Aion UT has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 103kW. In the real-world sprint, the GAC Aion UT is 0.8s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GAC Aion UT measures 4,270mm long on a 2,750mm wheelbase, 105mm shorter than the Toyota Corolla Hatch at 4,375mm (2,640mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GAC Aion UT generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 321L in the GAC Aion UT and 217L in the Toyota Corolla Hatch, giving the GAC Aion UT a 104L advantage.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 8 years / 150,000km (GAC Aion UT) vs 5 years (Toyota Corolla Hatch). The GAC Aion UT has longer coverage.