2021 Toyota Corolla vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra : Safety and efficiency shine in the Corolla

The 2021 Toyota Corolla has had a lot of competition over the years, but it has always managed to get out on top, namely by offering the features buyers want most and standing out where it counts. No wonder the Corolla is not just one of the best-selling vehicles in Canada, but the best-selling car in the world since it launched in 1965.

The Corolla has served as the benchmark for countless compact sedans including the Hyundai Elantra. Redesigned this year, the new Elantra took the current Corolla as the benchmark, something Hyundai was very open about. And although the new Elantra has a lot to offer, it can’t compete with the Corolla when it comes to safety, fuel economy, and overall value. Let’s take a closer look.

Safety doesn’t cost more in the 2021 Toyota Corolla

The first area where Toyota shines is safety. The 2021 Toyota Corolla is a Top Safety Pick from the IIHS, and offers a range of driver assistance technologies standard in every model. You don’t have to pay extra for safety in the new Corolla.

Here’s a look at what is standard in the new Corolla and how the Elantra compares.

The 2021 Toyota Corolla gives you more features standard and gives you more airbags to protect you should a collision be unavoidable. The Corolla can also avoid collisions with bicycles, something the Elantra cannot do.

Better efficiency in the 2021 Toyota Corolla

The 2021 Toyota Corolla offers two engines, one (1.8-litre four-cylinder) with 139 horsepower and the other (2.0-litre four-cylinder) with 169 horsepower. The 2021 Hyundai Elantra only has one engine with 147 horsepower.

If you compare the Corolla’s most powerful engine with the 2021 Elantra’s you see that the fuel economy numbers are roughly the same, at an average of 6.7 litres per 100 kilometres. However, the Corolla has more power, meaning better efficiency.

To learn more about the 2021 Toyota Corolla, give us a call today and test drive it for yourself!