Toyota Corolla 2016 vs Hyundai Elantra 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.8 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 149 HP | |
| Torque: | 173 NM | 180 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Elantra is a more dynamic driving. Toyota Corolla engine produces 9 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 7 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Due to the lower power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.4 | 7.2 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that by driving the Toyota Corolla over 15,000 km in a year you can save 120 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 690 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 900 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. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | 135 mm (5.3 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: | 19 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Yaris | Used also on Hyundai Kona | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2016 1.8 engine: This engine is generally considered decent, with a lifespan of around 250,000 km. While it doesn’t cause major issues if properly maintained, some common problems still arise.
One of the most frequent ... More about Toyota Corolla 2016 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.57 m | |
| Width: | 1.78 m | 1.80 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 5 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 2 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 452 litres | 458 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Toyota Corolla has 6 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. This could mean that the Toyota Corolla uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres more than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`760 | 1`820 | |
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| Average price (€): | 10 400 | no data | |
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