Compare 2021 Hyundai Elantra vs 2021 Toyota Corolla

2021 Hyundai Elantra
#2 in Compact Cars
2021 Toyota Corolla
#4 in Compact Cars
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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 $20,986 $22,665
Corolla Hatchback SE CVT N/A N/A $20,152 $21,765
Corolla Hatchback SE Manual N/A N/A $19,133 $20,665
Corolla Hatchback XSE CVT N/A N/A $22,884 $24,715
Corolla Hatchback XSE Manual 28 37 $21,864 $23,615

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

Martin Padgett 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.

 
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
6.6
6.7
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
TCC Dislikes
Fuel Economy
City
31 mpg 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 42
Front Hip Room (in)
53.4 53.9
Passenger Capacity
5 5
Second Leg Room (in)
38 34.8
Front Head Room (in)
38.7 38.3
Second Hip Room (in)
50.5 51.3
Front Shoulder Room (in)
56.5 54
Second Head Room (in)
37.3 37.1
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in)
55.7 55.9
Track Width, Rear (in)
62.6 61
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)
184.1 182.3
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
14.2 13.1
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
10 10.2
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc 4-Wheel Disc
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA NA
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
11 10.8
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA NA
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
14 13.2
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
17.7 35.6
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code
NA NA
Rear Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA AS
Front Tire Size
P225/45HR17 P225/40HR18
Spare Tire Size
Compact Compact
Front Tire Order Code
NA AS
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
2868 3110
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 7
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel Steel
Front Wheel Size (in)
17 X 7 18 X 7
Spare Wheel Size (in)
Compact Compact
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Aluminum
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
550 390
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
120 80
Engine
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500 151 @ 4400
Engine Order Code
STDEN1 NA
Displacement
2.0 L/122 2.0 L/121
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200 169 @ 6600
Engine Type
Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Port/Direct Injection
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)
35 34
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
41 40
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
31 31
Transmission
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.68 - 0.39 3.38
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.89 3.94
Trans Type
1 10
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA NA
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.82 3.14
Trans Order Code
NA NA
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 Sedan
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front
Strut Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut 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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