The 2024 Hyundai Elantra and 2024 Toyota Corolla are excellent choices among compact sedans. They are dependable, efficient, and affordable. They also have contemporary styles and tech features. With these great qualities, it’s unsurprising that these two vehicles appeal to buyers looking to get value for their money. Below, we compare Elantra vs. Corolla to see which is the better compact sedan.
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra’s cabin is spacious and provides good outward visibility. There’s enough space for adults in the back, which means it’s one of the roomiest small sedans. The Limited trim has a power-adjustable driver seat with many adjustments to suit short and tall drivers. The steering wheel also tilts and telescopes, so it’s easy to find a comfortable driving position.
The Elantra impresses with twin user-friendly and intuitive gauge and infotainment screens. The infotainment system is simple, with quick responses and clear instructions. It also features wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ with the standard 8-inch screen. Furthermore, a larger 10.25-inch screen is available.
The Corolla’s interior is straightforward, if not basic. The controls are well-placed, but their arrangement lacks the innovative look of some rivals' cabins. The dashboard and steering wheel buttons don’t lend any style to the Corolla’s otherwise interior design.
The front seats have plenty of space, but visibility is average. The backseats are tighter than those of its main competitors, and they feel cramped even for average-sized passengers.
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra’s base 2.4-liter four-cylinder engine is a calm operator. This vehicle is safe and steady rather than quick. It’s also pretty leisurely when getting up to highway speeds, but it settles in for a composed ride once there.
Hyundai pairs the Elantra’s engine with a continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT). The CVT is tuned for fuel efficiency, not snappy response. So, while it won’t cater to your inner speed demon, it does deliver smooth and quiet power around town.
Overall, the Elantra performs competently enough for a compact sedan. It handles corners well and stays composed over bumps. This Hyundai sedan shows the predictable road manners of a small sedan. But if you’re looking for something sportier than average, consider the N Line model with its sport-tuned suspension.
The 2024 Toyota Corolla’s acceleration lags behind some competitors. Passing slower vehicles will need extra caution. It also needs more gas than in other new compact vehicles. Emergency braking is good but not great. The stops are relatively smooth overall, though the pedal feel could be better.
The Corolla exhibits considerable body roll on turns and has tires that don’t offer much grip. When driving spiritedly through curves or at higher speeds on winding roads, it starts howling well before any limits are reached.
Hyundai vehicles are acknowledged worldwide for their solid safety features. This is precisely what the Hyundai Elantra provides. It has many safety features, including forward collision avoidance assist and rear cross-traffic alert. This Hyundai sedan also has blind-spot assist, lane-keep assist, a driver-attention system, lane-following assist, and safe exit warning.
Getting the Limited trim or the Convenience Package adds highway driving assist, cyclist and junction turning detection, a blind-spot monitor, front and rear parking sensors and collision avoidance, and a surround-view monitor.
Standard driver assistance features across all Corolla trims underline Toyota’s commitment to making safe vehicles. Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 includes a front-collision alert with braking and pedestrian detection, lane-departure alert, Proactive Driving Assist, lane-keep assist with steering assist, road sign recognition, automatic high beams, and all-speed adaptive cruise control. However, blind spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert are not standard, although they can be added to the XLE and XSE models.
Choosing between the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and the 2024 Toyota Corolla is challenging. However, considering Elantra’s innovative technology, excellent performance, and superior safety features, the Hyundai sedan is a solid option for various drivers. This is why we at Hyundai of Meridian highly recommend the 2024 Hyundai Elantra.
Visit our Meridian, MS, dealership today and explore the Elantra models, packages, and available options. Take it for a test drive and experience its wonderful features firsthand. Our team is excited to help you get behind the wheel of the 2024 Hyundai Elantra.
