Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra

When looking for a dependable sedan, the 2021 Toyota Corolla is probably one of the first vehicles that come to mind. These vehicles are designed to keep you on the road for years to come, but the 2021 Hyundai Elantra is also a popular choice.

To help drivers around Zanesville, Cambridge, Coshocton, and Newark, OH, decide which sedan they should pick, we’ve put together this Toyota Corolla vs. Hyundai Elantra comparison. At Zanesville Toyota, we will give you a look at what each vehicle has to offer, so you can see how they measure up.

2021 Toyota Corolla	2021 Hyundai Elantra
Seats
5	5
Hybrid
Available	No
Top EPA-Estimated Fuel Economy
53 city/52 highway MPG1	33 city/43 highway MPG
Premium Sound System
9-speaker JBL®	8-speaker Bose

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2021 Corolla vs 2021 Elantra: Feel the Power

Getting on the road with these sedans will yield different results. The Corolla has available hybrid trims, so if you’re looking for impressive fuel economy, you’ll be much happier with it. The Hybrid LE trim of the Corolla earns an EPA-estimated 53 city and 52 highway MPG.¹ The best rating available for the Elantra is only 33 city and 43 highway MPG.

Both have available 6-speed manual transmission and optional paddle shifters for a more engaging driving experience. However, the Corolla’s 6-speed transmission is an Intelligent Manual Transmission, which offers intelligent rev-matching features that will help reduce transmission shock when downshifting.

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Corolla vs Elantra: Convenient Technology

While both vehicles have convenient features, like automatic headlights, only the Corolla has an available Adaptive Front-Lighting System. This feature enables your headlights to follow the direction of your wheels for better visibility.

Additionally, you could have a more powerful sound system inside the Corolla. Whereas the Elantra’s available sound system comes with eighter speakers and a subwoofer, the Corolla’s comes with nine speakers, a subwoofer, and an amplifier.

Whether you’re driving during the day or at night, you’ll have a clear view with the Corolla’s standard day/night rearview mirror. This feature, which isn’t offered in the Elantra, will automatically alter the mirror to make sure the headlights don’t shine in your eyes through the mirror.

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2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra: Safety Features

There are several standard safety features shared across both models. For example, you’ll find something comparable to these Toyota features in the Elantra:

• Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection
• Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist
• Automatic High Beams

However, there are a few key systems that are only offered standard in the Corolla. For example, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control comes standard in the Toyota Corolla, but the Elantra’s similar feature–Smart Cruise Control with Stop and Go–is only available in higher trim levels.

The Toyota Corolla also comes standard with Road Sign Assist, which uses a camera to identify and alert you to various road signs through the Multi-Information Display. There is no feature similar to this available in the Elantra.

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¹ EPA-estimated 53 city/52 hwy/52 combined mpg for 2021 Corolla Hybrid LE. Use for comparison purposes only. Your mileage will vary for many reasons, including your vehicle’s condition and how/where you drive. See www.fueleconomy.gov.