2024 Toyota Corolla vs. 2024 Hyundai Elantra

If you’re shopping for a new daily driver in San Pablo, chances are you’ve come across the 2024 Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Elantra. Both modern sedans offer a roomy cabin and a smooth ride, but which one is best suited to your driving needs? 

When comparing the Toyota Corolla vs. Hyundai Elantra, the Corolla stands out with its impressive range of standard interior features and driver assist amenities, giving it a clear edge over its rival. But don’t just take our word for it. The team at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota has compared the standard amenities, safety features, and performance specs of both vehicles below to help you decide if the Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla is right for you!

Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla: Standard Features

Although the 2024 Hyundai Elantra comes in at a slightly lower price point than the 2024 Toyota Corolla, the new Corolla comes with several standard amenities that are either not available or available for additional costs in the new Hyundai. Take a look at some of the standard features you can enjoy driving behind the wheel of a new Corolla in Berkeley:

• Full-speed range dynamic radar cruise control 
• Integrated backup camera with projected path
• Illuminated vanity mirrors 
• Siri® voice recognition
• Power trunk release 
• Front/rear 1-touch window up/down
• Cargo tie-downs 

Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla: Performance Specs

When it comes to performance, the Corolla again bests the Elantra. While each vehicle has similar EPA estimated combined mpg ratings, the base-level engine of the Toyota delivers more power on the roads of El Cerrito and beyond. Here are some key engine and performance specs of the 2024 Toyota Corolla vs. Hyundai Elantra:

2024 Toyota Corolla

• 2.0L 4-cylinder DOHC 16-valve engine with Dual Variable Valve Timing with intelligence
• 169 hp
• 151 lb-ft of torque
• 32 city mpg / 41 highway mpg / 35 combined mpg

2024 Hyundai Elantra

• 2.0L 4-cylinder engine
• 147 hp
• 132 lb-ft of torque
• 32 city mpg / 41 highway mpg / 36 combined mpg

Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla: Safety

When comparing the safety features of the Hyundai Elantra or Toyota Corolla, you’ll see that both come equipped with a full arsenal of features to help keep you safe on Albany roads. However, the Toyota Corolla goes a bit further in terms of safety, thanks largely to standard Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0. Take a closer look at the standard features in both models below: 

2024 Toyota Corolla 

• Pre-collision system with pedestrian detection
• Dynamic radar cruise control
• Lane departure alert with steering assist
• Lane tracing assist
• Road sign assist
• Automatic high beams
• Proactive driving assist
• Driver and front passenger Whiplash-Injury-Lessening seats
• Ten airbags
• Head-impact protection structure
• Available Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert

2024 Hyundai Elantra

• Driver’s blind spot monitor 
• Rearview camera with dynamic guidelines 
• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 
• Lane Keeping Assist
• Driver Attention Warning 

Take Home a New Toyota Corolla at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota!

After comparing the new Toyota Corolla vs. Hyundai Elantra, it’s clear that the Corolla offers a more competitive selection of trim models, standard safety, and interior features. If you’re ready to make one of our available 2024 Toyota Corolla models yours, reach out to us at Hanlees Hilltop Toyota to schedule a test drive at our dealership in Richmond! Don’t forget to check out our new vehicle specials before you stop by!

* Base MSRP excludes manufacturer, distributor, and dealer options, taxes, title and license, and dealer fees and charges. Also excludes the Delivery, Processing, and Handling of $1,095 for Cars (Corolla, Corolla HV, Corolla HB, GR Corolla, Camry, Camry HV, Prius, Prius Prime, Toyota Crown, Mirai, GR86, GR Supra), $1,350 for Entry SUV/Small SUV (Corolla Cross, Corolla Cross HV, RAV4, RAV4 HV, RAV4 Prime, bZ4X). The Delivery, Processing, and Handling in AL, AR, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, OK, SC, and TX may vary. The published prices do not apply to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Dealer price will vary.

** Projected EPA-estimated 32 city/41 hwy/35 combined mpg rating for 2024 Corolla LE; 31 city/40 hwy/34 combined mpg rating for 2024 Corolla SE, Nightshade and XSE; 53 city/46 hwy/50 combined mpg rating for 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE and Hybrid XLE; 51 city/44 hwy/48 combined mpg rating for 2024 Corolla Hybrid LE AWD; 50 city/43 hwy/47 combined mpg rating for 2024 Corolla Hybrid SE and Hybrid Nightshade; 47 city/41 hwy/44 combined mpg rating for 2024 Corolla Hybrid SE AWD and Hybrid Nightshade AWD as determined by manufacturer. EPA estimates not available at time of publishing. 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.