Hyundai Elantra 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 122 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 12 seconds | |
| Hyundai Elantra engine produces 2 HP less power than Toyota Corolla, the torque is the same for both cars. Despite less power, Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.4 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 53 litres | 55 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 280'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 19 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Hyundai Accent, Kia RIO | 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. Hyundai Elantra might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| 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 2006 1.6 engine: Overall, the engine is reliable and not very demanding on fuel quality. Fuel injectors tend to be noisy. Timing chain resource is relatively low. Toyota Corolla 2007 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 2007 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.51 m | 4.54 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 4 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 460 litres | 450 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Elantra has 10 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. The Toyota Corolla may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 10 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Elantra is 1.3 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Hyundai Elantra can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`680 | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3400 | |
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