Hyundai Elantra 2009 vs Toyota Corolla 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Hybrid | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Hybrid engines (Hyundai Elantra) offer better fuel economy and lower emissions than petrol engines, especially in city driving with frequent stops. Petrol (Toyota Corolla) engines, however, are typically less expensive to buy and maintain, and offer more consistent performance on highways. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 124 HP | |
| Torque: | 148 NM | 157 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.7 seconds | 12 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 11 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, but torque is 9 NM less than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 6.7 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 45 litres | 55 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
| 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: | 1.49 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 2 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): | no data | 1`785 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 3600 | |
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