Hyundai Elantra 2014 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 132 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 158 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 11.1 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 10 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 1 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.3 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.6 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 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 870 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Elantra engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | Used also on Toyota Auris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai Elantra 2014 1.6 engine Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine: This engine is considered one of the most reliable in its class and, with proper maintenance, does not cause major issues for owners. However, its performance is rather modest. The timing chain has a ... More about Toyota Corolla 2013 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.55 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 7 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | 452 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Hyundai Elantra has 32 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`800 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 7800 | |
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