Toyota Auris v Hyundai Ioniq

Hi at a total loss of which of the 2 options are best to purchase - which is the better choice? For context I will use the car 3 or 4 days a week to drive to my local train station and back about 12 mile round trip and then driving the kids around to their clubs and sports at the weekend (not a huge amount of driving.

Option 1 - 2014 Toyota Auris 1.8 VVT-Excel CVT, 62,000 miles, 2 previous owners with full service history sold from a dealer - £9,300 - a few scuffs on the alloys but in pretty good condition for its age.

Option 2 - 2017 Hyundai Ioniq 1.6h-GDi Premium, 78.000 miles, 3 previous owners with full service history sold from a dealer - £9,000 but looks in great condition.

My head says the Toyota as it’s less miles and owners but slightly older however the Hyundai has more mod cons (Apple play etc) and just looks a bit nicer and modern.

I’m looking to keep the car for 4-5 years and don’t want to be spending huge amount on maintenance costs really.

Posted Sep 8, 2026, 4:57 PM UTC

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