Hyundai Nishat recently launched the much-awaited Hyundai Elantra in Pakistan. We shared the complete list of official features moments after the launch ceremony. Now that we have the official price of the car, let’s do a brief comparison – Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis Grande – to help you decide which car will be your next ride.
Hyundai Elantra Vs. Corolla Altis Grande
Let’s go through different blocks of features of the two sedans!
Performance
The new Hyundai Elantra comes with a 1999cc engine capable of generating 154hp and 195Nm torque. On the other hand, Toyota Corolla Altis Grande houses a 1798cc engine that generates 138hp and 1173Nm torque.
If we talk about the transmission, Hyundai Elantra comes with a 6-speed automatic transmission. Toyota Corolla has a better automatic transmission system known as CVT. The company also uses the same kind of transmission technology in several other vehicles as well.
Exterior Details
Both Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla Altis Grande come with a dynamic and bold exterior design. Elantra comes with a tetra LED headlamp design whereas, Corolla has LED projection lamps on the front. Both the cars have DRLs and fog lamps. However, Corolla has an added feature of automatic leveling of lights to avoid the glare of the vehicles coming from the other side.
Interior Details
The common interior features of Hyundai Elantra and Toyota Corolla include a two-tone leather interior, Smart Key Entry, Push Start Button, Power Steering, Power Windows, Sunroof, and six speakers.
While this may be true, there are a few feature differences between the two sedans. Hyundai Elantra comes with a 7-inch screen display whereas, Toyota Corolla has a 9-inch touchscreen display. Corolla offers automatic climate control to passengers. However, Elantra comes with a dual-zone climate control system. Elantra has an advantage over Corolla when it comes to seat adjustment options. Elantra allows an electronic 8-way adjustment on the driver’s seat. On the other hand, Corolla has a manual seat adjustment. Moreover, you can charge your phone wirelessly in Elantra and Corolla does not have this option.
Safety Features
The safety features of both sedans are pretty much the same. Both cars are equipped with 2 airbags, a light reminder warning system, a vehicle stability assist system, rear-cameras without parking sensors, and an immobilizer key. Toyota has recently added the seat belt warning system to Corolla. Elantra does not have this option.
Hyundai Elantra Vs Toyota Corolla – Price Comparison
The Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis Grande comparison is incomplete without discussing the price. Elantra is priced at PKR 4,049,000 whereas, Toyota Corolla Altis Grande comes with a relatively lower price tag of PKR 3,979,000. While this may be true, it is important to remember the engine power difference between the two cars.