Compare the 2023 Hyundai Elantra vs 2023 Toyota Corolla

2023 Hyundai Elantra vs 2023 Toyota Corolla

The Toyota Corolla has been a staple commuter car in the automotive industry for decades. Renowned for its reliability and budget price, generations of college students and young adults recall their first vehicle as the Toyota Corolla. However, there’s a new kid on the block — the 2023 Hyundai Elantra. Although the Elantra hasn’t been around for as long as the Corolla, the younger Elantra brings many perks to the table. With an affordable price, legendary warranty, and a host of options and trims, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra has more than enough to pull its own weight. But how will the 2023 Hyundai Elantra face off against the established Corolla? Read on to find out.

Affordability and Performance

The base gas model of the Elantra, the SE, comes in at $20,650 while the base Corolla LE sells for $21,550. Both models feature hybrid variants as well. The entry-level 2023 Elantra Hybrid Blue starts at $24,550 while the Corolla Hybrid LE goes for $22,800.
But what about performance? Does the performance justify the sticker price? The gas-powered Elantra SE sports a 2.0-liter inline-4 capable of producing 147 horsepower and 132 lb-ft of torque. The inline-4 stretches your gas mileage to 32 mpg in the city and 42 on the highway. The SE’s counterpart, the Corolla LE carries a 2.0-liter 4-cylinder capable of 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. Negligibly more powerful than the Elantra, the Corolla LE falls behind in fuel economy, with 31 mpg in the city and 40 mpg on the highway. Regarding the entry-level hybrids, the 2023 Elantra Blue has a robust fuel economy of 53/56 while the Corolla LE gets 53/46. In terms of horsepower and torque, the Corolla has a small upper hand, while the Elantra has a huge lead in regards to fuel efficiency. If spending less time and money at the gas station, while still having enough power for daily commutes are priorities, the 2023 Elantra wins, no questions asked.

Features

Both vehicles comes with a host of safety and convenience features. Regarding safety and driver assist, the 2023 Elantra features:

• Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
• Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)
• Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
• Lane Following Assist (LFA)
• Driver Attention Warning (DAW)
• High Beam Assist (HBA)
• Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA)
• Safe Exit Warning (SEW)

Although Toyota names their safety and driver assist features differently, the Corolla comes with every Toyota-equivalent feature that the Hyundai Elantra has. Regarding features, both the 2023 Toyota Corolla and the 2023 Hyundai Elantra win. Both come packed with technologies designed to assist new and experienced drivers alike.

Interior and cargo space

The interior specifications are close as well. Regarding interior features, the Corolla has everything the Elantra has, except that the Elantra has a fully adjustable seat, while the Corolla has 60-40. The Elantra also has an AUX audio input, while the Corolla does not. Both share 8-inch touchscreens and Cloth Upholstery, and both lack premium features such as heated and ventilated seats, seat memory, and zone climate control typically found in high-end vehicles. Regarding cargo space, the 2023 Elantra can haul 14.2 cubic feet worth of cargo, while the 2023 Corolla can carry 13.1 cubic feet.

Reliability

Both vehicles ae great, but how will they last in the real world? In case something goes wrong, Hyundai offers their legendary warranty. Below is a list breaking down both warranties.

Compared to the Corolla, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra wins in every aspect when it comes to warranty. Hyundai simply covers everything that could go wrong, for longer.

At the end of the day, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra simply outperforms the Corolla in price, fuel economy, and reliability. In terms of pure horsepower, the Corolla has a bit more ponies, but the difference is negligible.
If you’re looking for a simple, reliable, everyday commuter or a first car, the 2023 Hyundai Elantra is a no brainer.
We have plenty of 2023 Hyundai Elantra in stock at our Safford Hyundai Fairfax location! Come in and take a look today.