Head to head
2026 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Hyundai Elantra
Shown: 2026 Elantra Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 2
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 2
Toyota Corolla
Shown: 2026 Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- Recalls, 2026 model year
- 1
- Owner complaints, 2026 model year
- 17
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid SE AWD Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Elantra Hybrid | Corolla Hybrid SE AWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (AM-S6), 4 cyl, 1.6 L | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 1.8 L |
| Drivetrain | Front-Wheel Drive | All-Wheel Drive |
| MPG Hwy | 52 mpg | 41 mpg |
| MPG City | 49 mpg | 47 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 50 mpg | 44 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (AM-S6) | Automatic (variable gear ratios) |
| Body | Midsize Cars | Compact Cars |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,350 | $1,500 |
| Eco Score | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| CO₂ | 177 g/mi | 199 g/mi |
| Pass. Vol | 99 ft³ | 89 ft³ |
| Cargo Vol | 14 ft³ | 12 ft³ |
| Length | 185 in | 183 in |
| Width | 72 in | 69 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 106 in |
| Curb Weight | 2,965 lb | 3,100 lb |
| Recalls | 2 | 1 |
| Complaints | 2 | 17 |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 3 yr / 36k mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 10 yr / 100k mi | 5 yr / 60k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.