The rise in popularity of SUVs and crossovers has made life a little difficult for D-Segment sedans. Demand is low and as a result, manufacturers have been shying away from bringing in any major updates or new launches. Last year, Hyundai decided to shake things up a little with the launch of the new generation Elantra. Toyota’s Corolla Altis, its biggest rival, recently got an upgrade as well. We compare the two sedans based on price, specifications and other essential parameters and you can read all about it in our New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis post here.
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New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Price in India
Thanks to aggressive pricing, the Elantra undercuts the Corolla Altis by a significant margin. Toyota has cut down on the number of diesel variants of the Corolla on offer including the base J trim. Top end Elantra diesel manual costs more than a lakh less than the top end Corolla Altis diesel. There is a difference of around 1.8 lakh Rupees in the top end automatic petrol trims of the Elantra and Corolla, the Hyundai being cheaper.
Diesel
| Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla Altis | ||
| Variant | Price in India (Ex-showroom Delhi) | Variants | Price in India (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| S | Rs. 14.90 Lakh | DG | Rs. 17.36 lakh |
| SX | Rs. 16.50 Lakh | DGL | Rs. 19.05 lakh |
| SX (O) | Rs. 17.80 Lakh | ||
| SX(O) AT | Rs. 19.30 Lakh | ||
Petrol
| Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla Altis | ||
| Variant | Price in India (Ex-showroom Delhi) | Variants | Price in India (ex-showroom, Delhi) |
| S | Rs. 12.99 Lakhs | G | Rs. 15.88 lakhs |
| SX | Rs. 14.90 Lakhs | G AT | Rs. 17.53 lakhs |
| SX AT | Rs. 16.00 Lakhs | GL | Rs. 18.31 lakhs |
| SX(O) | Rs. 16.70 Lakhs | VL AT | Rs. 19.92 lakhs |
| SX(O) AT | Rs. 18.10 Lakhs | ||
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New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – India Specifications Comparison
The Hyundai Elantra comes with a 2.0-litre petrol and a 1.6-litre diesel engine. Both engines are more powerful and produce more torque than the ones that power the Toyota Corolla. Also, Hyundai offers the diesel Elantra with an optional automatic transmission, something the Corolla misses out on. Toyota Corolla Altis’ 1.4 L diesel is a bit too small for a car in this segment. It doesn’t even give the car a price advantage and affects performance severely.
Diesel
| Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla Altis | |
| Length x Width x Height | 4570 x 1800 x 1465 mm | 4620 x 1775 x 1475 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Kerb Weight | -NA- | 1270 kg |
| Wheel Type and Size | 16-inch alloys | 16-inch alloys |
| Boot Space | 408 L | 470 L |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 1.6 L Diesel | 1.4 L Diesel |
| Power | 126 bhp | 87 bhp |
| Torque | 265 Nm | 205 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 6-speed manual/6-speed Automatic | 6-speed Manual |
| Mileage | 22.54 KMPL (MT)/18.23 KMPL (AT) | 21.3 KMPL |
Petrol
| Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla Altis | |
| Length x Width x Height | 4549 x 1775 x 1430 mm | 4620 x 1775 x 1475 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 165 mm | 175 mm |
| Kerb Weight | -NA- | 1200 kg |
| Wheel Type and Size | 17-inch alloys | 16-inch alloys |
| Boot Space | 408 L | 470 L |
| Engine Type/ Displacement | 2.0 L Petrol | 1.8 L Diesel |
| Power | 150 bhp | 138 bhp |
| Torque | 196 Nm | 173 Nm |
| Transmission (Gearbox) | 6-speed manual/6-speed Automatic | 6-speed Manual/CVT Automatic |
| Mileage | 14.59 KMPL (MT)/14.62 KMPL (AT) | 16.7 KMPL |
In comparison, the Altis Petrol fares much better than its diesel counterpart. However, the Elantra is still more powerful and produces more torque. Both cars can be had with either a 6-speed manual or an automatic transmission.
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New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Mileage Comparison
| Petrol | Diesel | |
| New 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 14.6 km/l | 22.54 km/l |
| Toyota Corolla Altis | 14.7 km/l | 21.3 km/l |
New 2016 Hyunda Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Dimensions
| Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla Altis | |
| Length | 4570 mm | 4620 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm | 1775 mm |
| Height | 1465 mm | 1475 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm | 2520 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 53 litres | 55 litres |
| Boot Space | 408 litres | 470 litres |
New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Exterior Design
Most modern Hyundai’s these days get very attractive exteriors and the new Elantra is no exception. It builds on the fluidic design of the outgoing sedan infusing some maturity into its exteriors. Up front, it gets a large hexagonal chrome grille with sleek headlamps on either side. These headlamps get LED DRLs and projector units. At the back, the new Elantra gets sleek LED tail lamps and a sharper boot lid. The Altis recently got a facelift that had made it look more modern and quite appealing. The sleek new headlamps with their LED DRLs give it a very sporty face. At the back, it gets LED tail lamps.
New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Interior Design
The new generation Elantra features a sporty look on the inside. The car gets a touchscreen infotainment system and some chrome highlights around the wedge-shaped aircon vents. Much like the exteriors, the interiors of the new car look more mature and less in your face than before. The Corolla Altis gets very stylish yet a highly functional cabin that is made up of high-quality materials. Its asymmetric layout looks very modern and is likely to age very well. Corolla Altis gets a dual tone black -beige colour theme.
New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Features
While the base models skimp out on a lot of features, the top-end trims come packed with equipment. Toyota now offers the Corolla Altis with 7 airbags. Hyundai offers 6 airbags at least in the top-spec trims. Elantra also gets ventilated seats, which the Corolla doesn’t. However, the Corolla Altis features reclining rear seats, a feature the Elantra does not get.
| Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla Altis | |
| Air Conditioner Type | Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Yes (4) | Yes (4) |
| Central Locking | Keyless Entry and Go | Keyless Entry and Go |
| Steering Audio Controls | Yes | Yes |
| Audio System | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
| Airbags | 6 | 7 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
New 2016 Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Corolla Altis – Verdict
The biggest advantage the Toyota Corolla Altis had over the Hyundai Elantra was its price. With the launch of the new model, that advantage has all but disappeared. Also, in terms of engines, features, etc. the Elantra seems to be better than the Corolla Altis. However, Toyota is known for its reliability.
- Design – Both these sedans are very good looking products. At the end of the day, it comes down to which car appeals to a person more.
- Features – Hyundai offers the Elantra with 6-airbags. Corolla gets 7. Also, Elantra gets additional features such as cooled/heated seats. Corolla gets rear reclining seats.
- Specifications – Corolla’s 1.4 L diesel is no match to the Elantra’s 1.6 L diesel. Petrol engines much closer in terms of performance.
- Price – Hyundai has priced the Elantra very aggressively tipping the scales in its favour.
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