Hyundai Elantra 2016 vs Toyota Corolla 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 149 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Elantra engine produces 9 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 7 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Hyundai Elantra reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.2 | 6.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Elantra consumes 0.8 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 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 50 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 690 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 900 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Elantra can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Elantra version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Kona | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Corolla might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.57 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.80 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra is 5 cm shorter than the Toyota Corolla, 3 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Elantra is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 458 litres | 452 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Elantra has 6 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: | 10.6 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`820 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 8200 | |
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