2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Toyota Corolla

Compare 2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Toyota Corolla

2021 Hyundai Elantra

2021 Toyota Corolla

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Limited IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra Limited IVT	31	41	$24,446	$25,450
Elantra Limited IVT SULEV	31	41	$24,446	$25,450
Elantra N Line DCT	28	36	$24,206	$25,200
Elantra N Line Manual	25	34	$23,150	$24,100
Elantra SE IVT	33	43	$19,075	$19,650
Elantra SE IVT SULEV	33	43	$19,075	$19,650
Elantra SEL IVT	31	41	$20,078	$20,900
Elantra SEL IVT SULEV	31	41	$20,078	$20,900

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APEX SE CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Corolla APEX SE CVT	31	40	$23,306	$25,170
Corolla APEX SE Manual	29	36	$23,667	$25,560
Corolla APEX XSE CVT	31	38	$26,214	$28,310
Corolla Hybrid LE CVT	53	52	$21,851	$23,600
Corolla L CVT	30	38	$18,923	$20,025
Corolla LE CVT	30	38	$18,958	$20,475
Corolla Nightshade CVT	31	40	$21,459	$23,175
Corolla SE CVT	31	40	$20,810	$22,475
Corolla SE Manual	29	36	$21,459	$23,175
Corolla XLE CVT	29	37	$22,615	$24,425
Corolla XSE CVT	31	38	$24,005	$25,925
Corolla Hatchback Nightshade CVT	N/A	N/A	$21,033	$22,715
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT	N/A	N/A	$20,198	$21,815
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual	N/A	N/A	$19,180	$20,715
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT	N/A	N/A	$22,930	$24,765
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual	28	37	$21,911	$23,665

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2021 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs. 2021 Toyota Corolla Hybrid: Compare Cars

Martin Padgett Editorial Director

It’s a tussle between the 2021 Toyota Corolla and the 2021 Hyundai Elantra for big fuel-economy ratings—but which compact sedan wins over drivers once they’ve left the gas station?

We have a verdict, but it goes without saying: your mileage may vary.

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,446

$23,306

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,450

$25,170

Monthly Payment Estimate

$424 / month

$420 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.7

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6.7

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has big style, big available tech, and big range from a hybrid powertrain.

With the 2021 Corolla, Toyota has almost excised all the bland from its diet.

TCC Likes

Sleeker shape
More rear leg room
Sporty N Line edition

It’s alive
More powerful
Restrained but handsome

TCC Dislikes

Budget-cutting cabin
Middling acceleration
Thinly padded seats

Rear seat space
Small trunk
Noisy with bigger engine

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

40 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

88.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

51.7

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

53.9

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

34.8

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

38.3

Second Hip Room (in)

50.5

51.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

37.1

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

55.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.6

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

70.1

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

60.3

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

4.7

Length, Overall (in)

184.1

182.5

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

13.1

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.2

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.8

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

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)

35.4

35.6

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P225/40VR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45HR17

P225/40VR18

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2868

3110

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

151 @ 4400

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.0 L/121

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

169 @ 6600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Port/Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

3.38

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.89

3.79

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.14

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Automatic/CVT w/OD

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

0.45

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.24

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Toyota Corolla

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

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

5.0

4.8

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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