2011 Hyundai Elantra vs 2011 Toyota Corolla

2011 Hyundai Elantra

2011 Toyota Corolla

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4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS	28	38	$16,629	$17,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic GLS PZEV	28	38	$16,629	$17,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Ltd	28	38	$19,349	$20,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Automatic Ltd PZEV	28	38	$19,349	$20,195
Elantra 4-Door Sedan Manual GLS	28	38	$14,536	$14,945
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Automatic GLS	23	30	$16,685	$17,195
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Automatic SE	23	30	$19,443	$20,295
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Manual GLS	23	31	$15,539	$15,995
Elantra Touring 4-Door Wgn Manual SE	23	31	$18,687	$19,495

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4-Door Sedan Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic L	26	34	$15,782	$16,700
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic LE	26	34	$16,284	$17,600
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Automatic S	26	34	$17,237	$18,600
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual L	28	35	$15,027	$15,900
Corolla 4-Door Sedan Manual S	28	35	$16,469	$17,770

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$16,629

$15,782

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$17,195

$16,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$287 / month

$278 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.2

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

38 mpg; a sleek, sophisticated look; and even more value for the money confirm that this little sedan has officially left the Corolla in the dust.

The 2011 Toyota Corolla is spacious, safe, and well-equipped; but if you're looking for excitement or inspiration, it's not here.

TCC Likes

Unparalleled design and details
Excellent fuel economy
Quiet, refined cabin

Quiet interior
Comfortable ride
Strong safety

TCC Dislikes

Delayed, dulled throttle response
Lacks rear headroom
Uninspiring, too-light steering

Strictly basic transportation
Bargain-basement interior
Rubbery steering

Fuel Economy

City

28 mpg

26 mpg

Highway

38 mpg

34 mpg

Vehicle

Number of Passenger Doors

EPA Classification

Mid-Size

Compact

Interior Dimensions

Second Shoulder Room (in)

54.8

54.7

Front Leg Room (in)

43.6

41.7

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.6

92.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.5

53.0

Second Leg Room (in)

33.1

36.3

Front Head Room (in)

40.0

38.8

Passenger Capacity

Second Hip Room (in)

52.7

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.9

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.1

37.2

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.5

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

102.4

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

69.9

69.4

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

60.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

5.8

Length, Overall (in)

178.3

180.0

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.8

12.3

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

9.0 x - TBD -

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.0 x - TBD -

10.7 x - TBD -

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-wheel

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr

Electric-Assist Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.9

3.4

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

- TBD -

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

17.4

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.4

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65R15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P205/55HR16

P195/65R15

Trailering

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1500

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

150

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2701 (est)

2767

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Front Wheel Material

Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

16 x 6.5

15 x 6.0

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

2.2

5.8

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

- TBD -

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

148 @ 6500

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Gas I4

Fuel System

MPI

EFI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

131 @ 4700

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.8L/110

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.44

2.34

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.73

1.55

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.13

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.39

0.70

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.77

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.40

2.85

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.83

1.00

Trans Type

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Trans Description Cont. Again

SHIFTRONIC

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

4 Door Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

- TBD -

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.79

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

w/Stabilizer Bar

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

- TBD -

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.91

0.94

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Axle

Torsion Beam

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.7

6.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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