Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Corolla

If you’re looking for a reliable new ride without breaking the bank, you’ve come to the right place! At Hyundai of Louisville, we pride ourselves on a wide variety of top-quality cars designed to match just about every budget and lifestyle. Whatever your unique driving needs may be, we’re confident you’ll find something to love in our lineup! Two of the best compact sedans you can find right now are the Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla, both of which deliver excellent specs and features to the Elizabethtown roads. If you’re on the fence deciding between the Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla for your next ride, check out our compact sedan comparison guide below!

Elantra vs. Corolla: Performance Specs

As competitors in the same category — compact sedans — the Hyundai Elantra and Corolla have a lot of overlap when it comes to engine power. They both offer a standard 2.0L 4-cylinder engine under the hood and earn similar mpg ratings in the city and on the highway. However, the Corolla has a slight edge when it comes to horsepower and torque. Keep in mind that performance specs differ based on the model year and trim level, but this should give you a good idea of what to expect:

Hyundai Elantra Performance Specs 

• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine
• 147 hp
• 132 lb-ft of torque
• Front-wheel drive
• 33 mpg city / 42 mpg highway

Toyota Corolla Performance Specs 

• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine
• 169 hp
• 151 lb-ft of torque
• Front-wheel drive
• 32 mpg city / 41 mpg highway

Elantra vs. Corolla: Reliability & Safety

Hyundai and Toyota are both famous for their reliable, long-lasting vehicles, so a used Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla should last you a long time as long as you bring it in for regular service. We’ve compiled some data from RepairPal to see how these compact sedans stack up in terms of reliability and maintenance costs. Check it out:

Toyota Corolla Reliability Ratings 

• Annual repair/maintenance cost: $362
• Frequency of unscheduled repairs: 0.3 times / year
• Probability of severe repairs: 7%
• Total reliability score: 4.5 / 5

Hyundai Elantra Reliability Ratings 

• Annual repair/maintenance cost: $452
• Frequency of unscheduled repairs: 0.3 times / year
• Probability of severe repairs: 9%
• Total reliability score: 4.5 / 5

In terms of keeping you safe on the Radcliff, you really can’t go wrong with either the Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla. The Corolla comes with Toyota Safety Sense while the Elantra comes with Hyundai SmartSense, and both earn excellent safety ratings from the Insurance Institute of Highway Safety (IIHS) and National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA):

Toyota Corolla Safety Ratings 

• IIHS: Top Safety Pick+ (highest available rating)
• NHTSA: 5 stars

Hyundai Elantra Safety Ratings 

• IIHS: Top Safety Pick
• NHTSA: 5 stars

Find Your Next Pre-Owned Vehicle at Hyundai of Louisville!

If you’re still on the fence deciding on your next compact sedan, why not see how they stack up on the Radcliff roads for yourself? Contact our office to set up a test drive, then head to our dealership to get behind the wheel! You can also contact us or check out our model research to learn more about any of the vehicles in our current pre-owned lineup.