2020 Hyundai Elantra vs 2020 Toyota Corolla

2020 Hyundai Elantra

#23 in Large Cars

2020 Toyota Corolla

#13 in Compact Cars

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ECO DCT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra ECO DCT	33	41	$20,684	$21,450
Elantra Limited IVT	30	40	$21,919	$23,000
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV	30	40	$21,919	$23,000
Elantra SE IVT	30	40	$18,511	$19,150
Elantra SE IVT SULEV	30	40	$18,511	$19,150
Elantra SEL IVT	30	40	$19,220	$19,900
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV	30	40	$19,220	$19,900
Elantra Sport DCT	26	33	$22,974	$24,000
Elantra Value Edition IVT	30	40	$20,070	$20,800
Elantra Value Edition IVT SULEV	30	40	$20,070	$20,800
Elantra GT Automatic	25	32	$19,825	$20,650
Elantra GT N Line Automatic	25	32	$23,538	$24,600
Elantra GT N Line Manual	23	30	$22,504	$23,500

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Hybrid LE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$21,389	$23,100
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$18,522	$19,600
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$18,565	$20,050
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,065	$22,750
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$20,417	$22,050
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,065	$22,750
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,268	$24,050
Corolla XSE CVT	31	38	$23,657	$25,550
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,639	$22,290
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,518	$23,240

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$20,684

$21,389

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$21,450

$23,100

Monthly Payment Estimate

$358 / month

$385 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra is a well-equipped value.

It’s still among the more mildly flavored mass-market sedans, but the 2020 Toyota Corolla has dropped the bland from its diet.

TCC Likes

Overall value
Potent turbo engines
Fun and roomy hatchback

More entertaining to drive
New engine, more power
Sportier look that’s more restrained

TCC Dislikes

Value Edition not so much value
Too many trims
Base SE can feel cheap

Cramped rear seat
More cargo space wouldn’t hurt
It’s sportier, but not necessarily sporty

Fuel Economy

City

33 mpg

53 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

52 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mid-Size Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.3

54.8

Front Leg Room (in)

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

Second Leg Room (in)

35.7

Front Head Room (in)

40.3

38.3

Passenger Volume (ft³)

95.8

88.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.9

43.9

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.2

54.8

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

56.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

61.9

60.4

Wheelbase (in)

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.9

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

61.5

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.1

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

182.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.4

13.1

Brakes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Brake Type

Front Disc/Rear Drum

4-Wheel Disc

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

17.4

34.1

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P195/65VR15

Spare Tire Size

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P195/65TR15

P195/65VR15

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2857

3050

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Front Wheel Size (in)

15 X 6

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

130

Engine

Engine Type

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Gas/Electric I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Sequential MPI

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

156 @ 1400

105 @ 3600

Engine Order Code

Displacement

1.4 L/83

1.8 L/110

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

128 @ 5500

121 @ 5200

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

5.10

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

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.81

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.12

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

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Toyota Corolla

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Emissions

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

4.9

3.4

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

2020 Hyundai Elantra

2020 Elantra available
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Finance: 0.0% APR for 72 months
Lease: From $149 for 36 months (SE)

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Up to $750 off
Finance: From 2.9% + cash
Lease: From $199/mo.

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