Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra

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Trim Levels in the Corolla and the Elantra

There are many different layers to the Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai Elantra.

If you'd like more choices in terms of trim levels, you’ll want to consider the Corolla. This model offers a whopping nine trims—including a hybrid—to the four found in the Elantra. 

The Hyundai Elantra trims include: SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited. 

The Toyota Corolla trims include: L, LE, Hybrid LE, SE, SE Nightshade Edition, SE Apex Edition, XLE, XSE, and XSE Apex Edition.

In addition to the numerous trim options the Toyota Corolla offers, it also has many colors to choose from. You’ll get more customization options with the Corolla than you would with the Elantra. 

The Corolla comes with 16 available color combinations, including: 

• Celestite Gray Metallic
• Black Sand Pearl
• Blue Crush Metallic
• Blueprint with Black Sand Pearl Roof
• Classic Silver Metallic with Black Sand Pearl Roof

In the Hyundai Elantra, you’ll have only six color options, which include: 

• Silver
• Red
• Blue
• Black
• White

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The Performance of the Corolla vs Elantra

Both of these cars offer a similar driving feel. They each have independent suspension systems that give you comfortable handling as you drive. Both are built to provide great gas mileage and offer available hybrid powertrains for even more efficient performance.

They also feature advanced transmissions that optimize the delivery of engine power to the wheels for smooth acceleration each time you press down on the gas pedal. The amount of power sent to the wheels, though, differs between the Toyota Corolla vs. the Hyundai Elantra.

The 2.0L engine in the Elantra produces 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. With the available 2.0L 4-cylinder engine in the Corolla, you’ll get up to speed even quicker, as it generates 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.

In terms of MPG, the gas trims in the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla get comparable mileage. However, when you have the Toyota Hybrid LE with you, you get an incredible number of miles to the gallon that blows everything out of the water. The Hybrid LE gets an EPA-estimated 53 city/52 highway/52 combined MPG.*

The Hybrid LE comes with an 11.4-gallon fuel tank, which means you can get hundreds of miles out of a single tank of fuel. If you’re looking to maximize MPG, you’ll definitely want to consider the Hybrid LE. 

Find Out What Else Awaits in the Corolla

With its exciting performance, premium interior design, and list of standard features, the Toyota Corolla is the car built for drivers around Daytona Beach, Palm Coast, Ormond Beach, and New Smyrna Beach, Florida.

You can come get a closer look at the Corolla here at Daytona Toyota. Schedule a test drive now and experience the ride inside this Toyota!

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* EPA-estimated 30 city/38 hwy/33 combined mpg for 2021 Corolla L, LE, SE Apex CVT and XSE Apex; EPA-estimated 29 city/37 hwy/32 combined mpg for 2021 Corolla XLE; EPA-estimated 29 city/36 hwy/32 combined mpg for 2021 Corolla SE 6MT; EPA-estimated 31 city/40 hwy/34 combined mpg for 2021 Corolla SE CVT and SE Nightshade; EPA-estimated 28 city/35 hwy/31 combined mpg for 2021 Corolla SE Apex 6MT; EPA-estimated 31 city/38 hwy/34 combined mpg for 2021 Corolla XSE; 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.