Both Hyundai and Toyota are formidable brands in India and the Elantra and the Corolla Altis are quite competent models fighting it out in the mid level sedan market.
So how do these two fare, especially in a head to head comparison. Let us look at Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis on their specifications and features.To know more about Follow on Twitter : AutoPortal
The Elantra is slightly smaller at 4530 mm in length to the Altis that is 4620 mm. They are both equally wide at 1775 mm but the Altis, at 1475 mm, is just 5 mm taller than the Elantra. Be that as it may, both seat five passengers comfortably. The wheelbase of both cars are similar at 2700 mm but the Corolla has a 5 mm more ground clearance at 180 mm while the Elantra has slightly better turning radius at 5.3 m as against the 5.4 of the Altis. The Toyota also is much lighter a car as compared to most others in this segment, including the Hyundai – not necessarily a good thing, though.
As for the engines, both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis have petrol and diesel variants. In the petrol category, the Elantra runs on a 1.8 VTVT that spews 149.5 BHP and a maximum torque of 177.5 Nm at 4700 rpm. The Corolla has a 1.8 Dual VVT-I mill that produces 140 BHP and a maximum torque of 173 Nm at 4000 rpm. The mileage figures for these engines are 14.5 kmpl for both cars. The gear boxes are 6 speed manual transmission for both cars and a 6 speed automatic for the Hyundai and a 7 speed CVT for the Toyota.
When it comes ot the diesel mills, the Hyundai Elantra comes with a 1.6 CRDI that churns out 128 BHP and a maximum torque of 260 Nm between 1900 to 2750 rpm. The Toyota Corolla Altis has a 1.4 D-4D capable of 88.4 BHP and 205 Nm between 1800 to 2800 rpm. The mileage numbers are 19.5 for the Elantra and 21.43 for the Altis. Both have 6 speed manual transmission with the Elantra also sporting an automatic box.
Both cars are spacious within and have a boot space of 420 litres for the Hyundai and 470 for the Toyota. The Korean has a more futuristic exterior while the Japanese has a more subdued one. Inside the cabin, both have most of the modern features and comforts present in models in this category.
Though it is a tough segment, because they are high on technology and have strong brand names, both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis make for competent choices as sedans both for business and personal use.For More information on latest Car Models in India please visit :
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So how do these two fare, especially in a head to head comparison. Let us look at Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis on their specifications and features.To know more about Follow on Twitter : AutoPortal
The Elantra is slightly smaller at 4530 mm in length to the Altis that is 4620 mm. They are both equally wide at 1775 mm but the Altis, at 1475 mm, is just 5 mm taller than the Elantra. Be that as it may, both seat five passengers comfortably. The wheelbase of both cars are similar at 2700 mm but the Corolla has a 5 mm more ground clearance at 180 mm while the Elantra has slightly better turning radius at 5.3 m as against the 5.4 of the Altis. The Toyota also is much lighter a car as compared to most others in this segment, including the Hyundai – not necessarily a good thing, though.
As for the engines, both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis have petrol and diesel variants. In the petrol category, the Elantra runs on a 1.8 VTVT that spews 149.5 BHP and a maximum torque of 177.5 Nm at 4700 rpm. The Corolla has a 1.8 Dual VVT-I mill that produces 140 BHP and a maximum torque of 173 Nm at 4000 rpm. The mileage figures for these engines are 14.5 kmpl for both cars. The gear boxes are 6 speed manual transmission for both cars and a 6 speed automatic for the Hyundai and a 7 speed CVT for the Toyota.
When it comes ot the diesel mills, the Hyundai Elantra comes with a 1.6 CRDI that churns out 128 BHP and a maximum torque of 260 Nm between 1900 to 2750 rpm. The Toyota Corolla Altis has a 1.4 D-4D capable of 88.4 BHP and 205 Nm between 1800 to 2800 rpm. The mileage numbers are 19.5 for the Elantra and 21.43 for the Altis. Both have 6 speed manual transmission with the Elantra also sporting an automatic box.
Both cars are spacious within and have a boot space of 420 litres for the Hyundai and 470 for the Toyota. The Korean has a more futuristic exterior while the Japanese has a more subdued one. Inside the cabin, both have most of the modern features and comforts present in models in this category.
Though it is a tough segment, because they are high on technology and have strong brand names, both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Corolla Altis make for competent choices as sedans both for business and personal use.For More information on latest Car Models in India please visit :
Auto Portal
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