2019 Hyundai Elantra vs 2019 Toyota Corolla

2019 Hyundai Elantra

2019 Toyota Corolla

Select style

ECO DCT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra ECO DCT	32	40	$20,307	$21,050
Elantra Limited Automatic	28	37	$21,639	$22,700
Elantra Limited Automatic SULEV	28	37	$21,639	$22,700
Elantra SE Automatic	29	38	$17,613	$18,200
Elantra SE Automatic SULEV	29	38	$17,613	$18,200
Elantra SE Manual	26	36	$16,668	$17,200
Elantra SEL Automatic	28	37	$18,842	$19,500
Elantra SEL Automatic SULEV	28	37	$18,842	$19,500
Elantra Sport DCT	26	33	$22,692	$23,700
Elantra Sport Manual	22	30	$21,658	$22,600
Elantra Value Edition Automatic	28	37	$19,787	$20,500
Elantra Value Edition Automatic SULEV	28	37	$19,787	$20,500
Elantra GT Automatic	25	32	$19,637	$20,450
Elantra GT N Line Automatic	25	32	$23,350	$24,400
Elantra GT N Line Manual	23	30	$22,316	$23,300

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L CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla L CVT	28	36	$17,673	$18,700
Corolla LE CVT	28	36	$17,717	$19,135
Corolla LE Eco CVT	30	40	$18,088	$19,535
Corolla LE Eco w/Premium Package CVT	29	38	$18,088	$19,535
Corolla SE CVT	28	35	$19,115	$20,645
Corolla SE Manual	27	35	$20,245	$21,865
Corolla XLE CVT	28	36	$20,495	$22,135
Corolla XSE CVT	28	35	$21,185	$22,880
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	32	42	$19,666	$21,240
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	28	37	$18,648	$20,140
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	30	38	$22,444	$24,240
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,426	$23,140

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,307

$17,673

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,050

$18,700

Monthly Payment Estimate

$351 / month

$312 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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5.3

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra delivers good handling and a lot of value for the money.

The 2019 Toyota Corolla is a fun choice as a hatchback, but we’d skip the sedan in favor of its competitors.

TCC Likes

Sharp styling updates
Good value for money
Strong turbo engines

Entertaining hatchback
Spacious hatchback
Well-equipped hatchback

TCC Dislikes

Sedan’s less fun, especially without turbo
SE lacks safety tech
Clunky shifts in Eco

Outdated sedan
CarPlay only on hatch
CVT can drone

Fuel Economy

City

32 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

40 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.8

97.5

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

41.4

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.3

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

6.7

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

183.1

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

69.9

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

Brakes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

34.8

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P195/65SR15

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P195/65SR15

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2857

2840

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Styled Steel

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

390

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 1400

128 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

128 @ 5500

132 @ 6000

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.81

2.48 - 0.40

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

4.76

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.96

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.10

2.60

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.26

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

CVT w/OD

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.84

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)