Toyota Corolla 2010 vs Hyundai Elantra 2010
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 124 HP | 132 HP | |
| Torque: | 157 NM | 158 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.4 seconds | 10.7 seconds | |
| Toyota Corolla engine produces 8 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra, whereas torque is 1 NM less than Hyundai Elantra. Despite less power, Toyota Corolla reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 | 6.1 | |
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The Hyundai Elantra is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Toyota Corolla consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Toyota Corolla could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 48 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 940 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 280'000 km | 420'000 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: | 19 years | 16 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Toyota Auris | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Toyota Corolla 2010 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 2010 1.6 engine Hyundai Elantra 2010 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 2010 1.6 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.54 m | 4.53 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Toyota Corolla is 1 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Toyota Corolla is 3 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 450 litres | 402 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage capacity. Toyota Corolla has 48 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.4 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Toyota Corolla is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Elantra. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`785 | 1`800 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 4600 | 5200 | |
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