Hyundai Elantra 2003 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Body: | Hatchback | Sedan | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 126 HP | |
| Torque: | 235 NM | 300 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 10.3 seconds | |
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Toyota Corolla is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 14 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 65 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 1.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 5.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Elantra could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 1030 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km on highway | 1240 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 13 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2007 2.0 engine: The 2.0-liter Toyota 1AD-FTV diesel engine, also known as the 2.0 D-4D, was produced from 2005 to 2018. In 2009, with the shift to Euro 5 emission standards, the engine was updated with piezo injectors replacing the earlier electromagnetic ones. It features an IHI RHF4 ... More about Toyota Corolla 2007 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.52 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.72 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Elantra is smaller. Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 4 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 415 litres | 450 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1222 litres | no data | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 35 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.1 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Power steering: | Hydraulic power steering | Electric power steering | |
| Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`890 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1000 | 3400 | |
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