Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla

Name: Toyota Corolla
Brand: Toyota
Rating: 4.6 (1680 reviews)

Hyundai Elantra $29,400

Toyota Corolla $28,799 – $29,500

AI Comparison Summary

Comparing Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla. Toyota Corolla offers the strongest value on price. Hyundai Elantra leads on expert rating.

Overall Winner Hyundai Elantra

Best Value Toyota Corolla

Top Rated Hyundai Elantra

Fuel Economy Toyota Corolla

Performance Hyundai Elantra

Winner

4.7/10

4.6/10

$29,400

Rating: 4.7/10

$28,799 – $29,500

Rating: 4.6/10

Specification	Hyundai Elantra	Toyota Corolla

Brand	Hyundai	Toyota
Model	Elantra	Corolla
Year	2026	2026
Type	—	—
Body Style	Sedan	Compact Sedan

Current Price	$29,400	$28,799 – $29,500
MSRP	$29,400	$29,500
Dealer Price	$28,700	$28,299

Engine	1.6L Turbocharged Inline 4-Cylinder	2.0L Dynamic Force Inline-4
Horsepower	201 hp @ 6,000 rpm	169 hp
Torque	195 lb-ft @ 1,500 - 4,500 rpm	151 lb-ft
0–60 mph	7.0 sec (0-60 mph)	Approx. 8.1 sec (0-60 mph)
Top Speed	125 mph	Approx. 118 mph

Fuel Type	Regular Unleaded Gasoline	Gasoline
Mileage / MPG	31 MPG Combined (28 City / 35 Hwy)	35 MPG combined
Range (EV)	N/A	N/A
Emissions	Super Ultra Low Emission Vehicle (SULEV30)	Meets applicable U.S. federal and state standards
Battery	12V starter battery	N/A
Charging	N/A	N/A

Expert Rating	4.7/10	4.6/10
Community Reviews	810	1680
Performance Score	8.5	8.0
Comfort Score	8.4	8.6
Safety Score	Top Safety Pick	9.3
Fuel Economy Score	9.1	9.2
Technology Score	9.2	8.5
Value Score	9.5	9.1

Pros	Responsive 201 hp turbocharged 1.6L engine with quick low-end torque; Multi-link rear sport suspension replaces the base...	Excellent reliability reputation; Strong fuel economy; Comprehensive standard safety features; Affordable ownership and...
Cons	10.25-inch touchscreen requires wired connection for Apple CarPlay & Android Auto; Dual-clutch transmission can occasion...	Rear-seat space is moderate for tall adults; Performance is adequate but not sporty; Some premium tech requires higher t...