If you’ve entered the market for a practical, efficient compact car that doesn’t skip out on comfort or style, then you have certainly come across both the 2021 Hyundai Elantra and the 2021 Toyota Corolla. Hyundai and Toyota are well respected brands with good reputations. Both the Elantra and Corolla are strong contenders in the compact sedan market, so it is easy to wonder which model should you get? Tuscaloosa Hyundai has done the homework for you to see just which model takes the lead.
Hyundai has completely redesigned the Elantra for 2021, and with it comes a larger interior, allowing your passengers to stretch out. Everyone will find plentiful legroom in both rows, and the car provides seating for five with considerable cushioning. The standard materials are smooth and tasteful, and Hyundai offers interior upgrades like a heated front row sport seats, and leather upholstery.
The 2021 Toyota Corolla does not see many upgrades for this model year as it was redesigned in 2020. While its interior has comfortable materials, too, the backseat can feel cramped with less headroom. The interior is well designed but does not offer the same tech options as the Elantra. While both sedans offer an excellent sound system, the Elantra also offers a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster that provides drivers with helpful information. Plus, with the available digital key, Elantra owners can unlock and start their sedan through their smartphones.
The Elantra delivers a gentle ride, and the compact car’s handling is geared toward consistent comfort. The standard 2021 Elantra runs on a 147-horsepower 4-cylinder engine that comes mated to a continuously variable automatic transmission. The Elantra generates all its power while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency.
The Toyota on the other hand is not as fuel efficient. Its base engine is also a four-cylinder, but where the Elantra’s has a 2.0-liter, the Corolla comes short with 1.8-liters. The 2021 Corolla also outputs only a mere 139-horsepower. If you opt for a more power engine, then the Elantra still beats the Corolla with its N-line option. Not only does Elantra’s option cost less, but it offers more with a 1.6-liter turbocharged engine that outputs 201 horsepower and 195 lb-ft of torque. The 2021 Corolla’s sportier option is the SE Apex Edition which comprises of a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that offers just 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque.
Hyundai and Toyota both offer a diverse selection of driver assistance and safety systems for the 2021. Both cars’ base trims come standard with forward collision warning and lane departure warning. The 2021 Elantra trumps the Corolla, though, with more standard safety features that include blind-spot collision warning, rear cross-traffic alert, driver attention warning that alerts you if the vehicle senses that you are getting tired, and a safe exit warning to help you watch out for traffic as you leave the vehicle.
It’s easy to see why the 2021 Elantra has been driver favorite. This peppy, passenger-friendly car delivers a smooth ride with an athletic figure to match is spirited handling. It also features advanced technology to make every ride fun and safe wherever you are going. If you want to hit the road in a new 2021 Elantra make it happen here at our Tuscaloosa dealership. Come visit our lot to check out the Elantra and more within our new Hyundai selection. We’ll help you find the right model for the right price, and you might be surprised by how affordable a new car can be when you take advantage of our monthly deals and savings.