2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Comparison
Highlighted Features
2023 Corolla
2023Elantra
Base MSRP
$26,025
$24,550
Engine
1.8L inline 4-cylinder
1.6L inline 4-cylinder
Horsepower
138
139
Adaptive cruise control
Yes
No
Hybrid type
Active Hybrid
Active Hybrid
Estimated Combined (MPG)
50
54
Speakers
6 , Optional 9 JBL
6
Whole vehicle warranty months / (miles)
36 / 36000
60 / 60000
Roadside assistance months / (mi)
24 / Unlimited
60 / Unlimited
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Performance
- The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is powered by a 1.8-liter 4-cylinder aluminum DOHC 16-valve engine with Variable Valve Timing with intelligence (VVT-i). This engine delivers a combined 138 horsepower and 105 lb.-ft. of torque. In contrast, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a 1.6L Inline 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve with D-CVVT hybrid powertrain, delivering a combined 139 horsepower and 109 lb.-ft. of torque.
- The Corolla Hybrid comes standard with an Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (ECVT) across all trims. On the other hand, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comes with a 6-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission as standard across all trims.
- In terms of drivetrains, Front-Wheel Drive (FWD) is standard on both the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid. However, the Corolla Hybrid also has an available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive (AWD) option, which Hyundai does not make available in the Elantra Hybrid.
- Equipped with Normal and Eco driving modes as standard, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid adds a Hybrid Sport Mode on Corolla Hybrid SE and Hybrid SE Infrared Edition models. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has Drive Mode Select with Normal, Sport, and Smart modes standard on both Elantra Hybrid Blue and Limited.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has an independent MacPherson strut front suspension with a stabilizer bar and multi-link rear suspension as standard on all trims. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid models come standard with a front suspension with MacPherson Strut and coil springs and a multi-link independent rear suspension.
- Electric Power Steering (EPS) with power-assisted rack-and-pinion is standard on all Toyota Corolla Hybrid trims. Conversely, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comes with Motor-Driven Power Steering (MDPS) as a standard feature on all trims.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Fuel Economy
- The FWD Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE and XLE models have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of 53 mpg in the city, 46 mpg on the highway, and 50 mpg combined. The FWD Hybrid SE and SE Infrared Edition models have an EPA-estimated rating of 50 mpg in the city, 43 mpg on the highway, and 47 mpg combined. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue has an EPA-estimated rating of 53 mpg in the city, 56 mpg on the highway, and 54 mpg combined, and the Limited model has 49 mpg in the city, 52 mpg on the highway, and 50 mpg combined.
- The AWD Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE has an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of up to 51 mpg in the city, 44 mpg on the highway, and 48 mpg combined. The AWD Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE and SE Infrared Edition models have an EPA-estimated fuel economy rating of up to 47 mpg in the city, 41 mpg on the highway, and 44 mpg combined. The Hyundai Elantra does not have an AWD configuration for comparison.
Technology
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes with an 8-inch Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen accompanied by six speakers. On the other hand, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has an 8-inch display audio system with a high-resolution touchscreen in the Blue trim and a 10.25-inch touchscreen in the Limited trim.
- Standard on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid is wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility, integrated into its infotainment system, along with a SiriusXM® 3-month Platinum Plan trial. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has Wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility only in its Blue trim. SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is standard on Blue and Limited trims, but as of the publishing date, the manufacturer’s site did not state whether the feature is a permanent subscription.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has an available 9-speaker JBL® Premium Audio system, including an amplifier and subwoofer, as part of an option package. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited trim has a Bose® premium audio system with eight speakers, a center channel, and a subwoofer.
- Available in the Toyota Corolla Hybrid is a 7-in Fully Digital Gauge Cluster. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue has a standard 4.2-inch color gauge cluster, and a larger 10.25-inch digital gauge cluster is standard on the Limited trim.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes standard with four USB-C ports: two up front and two in the rear. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has dual USB ports— one for charging and data while the other is for charging only.
- A Smart Key System on the front door and trunk is standard on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE and Hybrid SE Infrared Edition, while the feature is available as part of a package on the Hybrid LE. This system includes Push Button Start, a remote keyless entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, and trunk-release functions. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has an available Hyundai Digital Key that allows you to unlock, lock, and start your car with your phone with standard features like a remote keyless entry system that includes an alarm and emergency trunk release capabilities.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid XLE trim comes with a 1-year Drive Connect trial. However, all Corolla Hybrid trims are capable of adding a subscription to Drive Connect, which includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points-of-Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with "Hey, Toyota," and Destination Assist, and it is dependent on an active 4G network connection. On the other side, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited has a 3-year trial of the Bluelink® Guidance Package, which includes Destination Search and voice recognition capabilities.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid includes a Wi-Fi Connect trial - which is dependent on an active 4G network connection - of up to 30 days or 3GB, including an AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming for separate customer subscriptions to Apple Music® and Amazon Music™. This is met by the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid's Hyundai Bluelink trial for three months or 3GB, featuring an In-car Wi-Fi Hotspot powered by Verizon.
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Safety & Convenience
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes with ten airbags, including driver and front passenger Advanced Airbag System, driver and front passenger seat-mounted side airbags, a driver knee airbag, front passenger seat cushion airbag, rear seat-mounted side airbags, and front and rear side curtain airbags. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has six airbags, which include Advanced dual front airbags (SRS), driver and front passenger side-impact airbags (SRS), and side-curtain airbags (SRS) for front and rear passengers.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has an available Blind Spot Monitor (BSM) with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA). Conversely, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comes standard with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA).
- An integrated backup camera with a projected path is standard on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. While the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a rearview camera, the Hyundai manufacturer's official site did not state whether it has a projected path as of this article's publish date.
- Both the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid come standard with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) and an Electric Parking Brake (EPB).
- Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 is included on the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. It includes a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Proactive Driving Assist (PDA), Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist (LDA w/SA), Automatic High Beams (AHB), Road Sign Assist (RSA), and Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comes with Hyundai SmartSense®, which consists of Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), High Beam Assist (HBA), Safe Exit Warning (SEW), and Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go (SCC).
- Automatic climate control, with dust and pollen filters and push-button controls, is standard on all trims of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid does not specify this feature.
- All Toyota Corolla Hybrid trims come with the Star Safety System™, which includes Vehicle Dynamics Integrated Management (VDIM), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC), Traction Control (TRAC), Anti-lock Brake System (ABS), Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD), Brake Assist (BA), and Smart Stop Technology®(SST). Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) also comes standard. In comparison, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comes with similar features like Vehicle Stability Management (VSM), Electronic Stability Control (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS), Hillstart Assist Control (HAC), Brake Assist (BA), and Anti-lock Braking System (ABS).
Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Warranty
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes with a Basic Warranty for three years or 36,000 miles, a Powertrain Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, and a Corrosion Perforation Warranty for five years and unlimited miles. On the other hand, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a New Vehicle Limited Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles, a Powertrain Limited Warranty for ten years or 100,000 miles, and an Anti-Perforation Warranty for seven years or unlimited miles.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has a Restraint Warranty for five years or 60,000 miles. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid does not have a separate Restraint Systems Warranty but has this coverage under the New Vehicle Warranty.
- All Toyota Corolla Hybrid trims come with a Hybrid System Warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles and a Hybrid Battery Warranty for ten years or 150,000 miles. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a Hybrid/Electric Battery Warranty that lasts for ten years or 100,000 miles.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes with 24-hour Roadside Assistance for two years with unlimited mileage and a 10-year Safety Connect® trial that includes an Emergency Assistance Button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, and Stolen Vehicle Locator. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 24/7 Roadside Assistance for five years or unlimited miles and comes with Automatic Emergency Assistance, Panic Notifications, and Stolen Vehicle Recovery features via Hyundai Bluelink® Connected Car Service.
- Every Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes with ToyotaCare, a maintenance plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first. In contrast, every new 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has factory-scheduled maintenance at normal intervals for three years or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid includes a Service Connect trial for up to 10 years, delivering personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. This is dependent on access to a 4G network. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid includes a 3-year Bluelink Connected Care package trial, featuring in-vehicle service reminders and scheduling, diagnostic alerts, a Monthly Vehicle Health Report, and Enhanced Roadside Assistance.
Design
- Both the Toyota Corolla Hybrid and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid have a seating capacity of 5. The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes in four trims—Hybrid LE, Hybrid SE, Hybrid SE Infrared Edition, and Hybrid XLE, while the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid is available in two trims, Blue and Limited.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid is available with a Black front grille or a Sport mesh gloss-black front grille based on the trim level. It also has standard color-keyed outside door handles, gray metallic sport side rocker panels, and a color-keyed spoiler. On the other hand, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a black front grille or a dark chrome-finished front grille and comes standard with body-color door handles.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has an available leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic 3-spoke steering wheel with audio, Multi-Information Display (MID), Bluetooth® hands-free phone, and voice command. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comes standard with a tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel and steering-wheel-mounted audio, Bluetooth®, and cruise controls.
- LED headlights with Daytime Running Lights (DRL), LED taillights, and stop lights are standard on all Toyota Corolla Hybrid trims. The Elantra Hybrid comes with LED Daytime Running Lights as standard, but LED headlights, and taillights are exclusive to the Limited trim.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid XLE comes standard with SofTex®-trimmed heated front seats with an 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seat. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has available leather-trimmed seating surfaces and standard heated front seats with a 6-way adjustable driver seat, including height adjustment.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid XLE comes standard with color-keyed heated power outside mirrors with blind spot warning indicators and a power tilt/slide moonroof with a sliding sunshade. These are contrasted by the Elantra Hybrid Limited, which includes side mirrors with turn-signal indicators and a power tilt-and-slide sunroof.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid XLE comes standard with 16-in. alloy wheels, whereas 18-in. alloy wheels with a graphite-colored finish are standard on the Hybrid SE and Hybrid SE Infrared Edition. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has 16-in. alloy wheels on the Blue trim and 17-in. alloy wheels on the Limited trim.
Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Features & Specifications
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has an overall length of 182.5 inches, a width of 70.1 inches, and a height of 56.5 inches. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has dimensions of 184.1 inches in length, 71.9 inches in width, and 55.7 inches in height.
- In the front seat, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid – with an available moonroof - has 38 inches of head room, 54 inches of shoulder room, 53.9 inches of hip room, and 42 inches of leg room. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has head room options of 38.7 inches (Limited) or 40.6 inches (Blue), along with shoulder room of 56.5 inches, hip room of 53.4 inches, and leg room of 42.3 inches.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid has a ground clearance of 5.3 inches and a wheelbase of 106.3 inches. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid follows with a minimum ground clearance of 5.5 inches and a wheelbase of 107.1 inches.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes with a cargo volume of 13.1 cubic feet and an EPA passenger volume when equipped with a moonroof of 88.6 cubic feet. On the other hand, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a cargo volume of 14.2 cubic feet and a passenger volume of 99.4 cubic feet.
- The curb weight of the Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE version is 2,850 lbs. In contrast, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue weighs 2,965 lbs, and the Elantra Hybrid Limited has a curb weight of 3,069 lbs.
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Toyota Corolla Hybrid vs. Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Conclusion
- The 2023 Toyota Corolla Hybrid is an IIHS Top Safety Pick and has an NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, showcasing its exceptional safety standards. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, while also receiving the NHTSA 5-Star Overall Safety Rating, does not share the Corolla Hybrid's IIHS distinction.
- The Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes with the Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0, which has an array of advanced safety features such as a Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection (PCS w/PD), Proactive Driving Assist, Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control, Road Sign Assist, and more. In comparison, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has the Hyundai SmartSense® suite with features like Forward Collision-Avoidance with Pedestrian Detection, Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go, and Lane Keeping Assist, among others.
- For tech-savvy drivers, the Toyota Corolla Hybrid comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ compatibility across all trims, along with a SiriusXM® 3-month Platinum Plan trial. In contrast, wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ are only available in the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue trim. While SiriusXM® Satellite Radio is standard on the Blue and Limited trims, the manufacturer’s site did not state whether the feature is a permanent subscription as of the publishing date.
- Both vehicles come with Front-Wheel Drive as standard, but the Toyota Corolla Hybrid goes a step further with an available Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive option, a feature not found in the Elantra Hybrid.
- Warranties can ease long-term ownership concerns. Toyota's warranty package for the Corolla Hybrid includes a Hybrid System Warranty for eight years or 100,000 miles and a Hybrid Battery Warranty for ten years or 150,000 miles. In comparison, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a Hybrid/Electric Battery Warranty for ten years or 100,000 miles and no separate Hybrid System Warranty.
- With the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, an up to 10-year Service Connect trial is included which is dependent on access to an active 4G network connection and includes personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid has a shorter 3-year trial of the Bluelink® Connected Care package which includes similar features like in-vehicle service reminders and service scheduling, diagnostic alerts, and a Monthly Vehicle Health Report.
- Pricing can be a significant factor when choosing a new vehicle. The entry-level Toyota Corolla Hybrid LE has an attractive base MSRP of $23,050 and tops out with the Hybrid XLE MSRP of $26,850, providing cost-effective options at both entry and premium levels when compared to the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, which has a base MSRP of $24,550 for the Blue and goes up to a base MSRP of $29,150 for the Limited.