Honda Civic Type R vs Hyundai i30 Hatch

The Honda Civic Type R starts from $77,250 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai i30 Hatch opens at $26,990. That makes the Hyundai i30 Hatch the more affordable entry point by $50,260.

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 $84,975 and $29,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Hyundai i30 Hatch by roughly $1,995 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Honda Civic Type R features a 9-inch touchscreen, while the Hyundai i30 Hatch gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Civic Type R stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, wireless charging, heated front seats, Bose audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Hyundai i30 Hatch. The Hyundai i30 Hatch counters with Apple CarPlay. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The Honda Civic Type R uses a DOHC VTEC Turbo In line 4-cylinder producing 235kW and 420Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed manual to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 5.4 seconds.

The Hyundai i30 Hatch responds with a Petrol making 120kW and 203Nm, paired to a manual driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.4 seconds.

The Honda Civic Type R has the clear power advantage at 235kW vs 120kW. In the real-world sprint, the Honda Civic Type R is 4.0s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Civic Type R measures 4,606mm long on a 2,735mm wheelbase, 266mm longer than the Hyundai i30 Hatch at 4,340mm (2,650mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Honda Civic Type R generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 410L in the Honda Civic Type R and 395L in the Hyundai i30 Hatch, giving the Honda Civic Type R a 15L advantage. The Hyundai i30 Hatch seats 5 vs 4.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,480/year for the Honda Civic Type R and $2,081/year for the Hyundai i30 Hatch. That is a $399 annual difference in favour of the Hyundai i30 Hatch.

Estimated annual total: $2,480 (Honda Civic Type R) vs $2,081 (Hyundai i30 Hatch). The Hyundai i30 Hatch saves you roughly $399 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years (Honda Civic Type R) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Hyundai i30 Hatch). Both match on warranty length.