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Hyundai Elantra GT vs Toyota Corolla

Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.

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2020 Hyundai Elantra GT

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Overview

SpecHyundai Elantra GTBaseToyota CorollaSE
Selected trimBaseSE
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed shiftable automaticcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20202027

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Elantra GTBaseToyota CorollaSE
MSRP$20,650 (best)$24,780
Lowest listing price$8,300 (best)$8,995
Median listing price$8,300 (best)$25,398
Highest listing price$8,300 (best)$33,740
For sale now1269 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Elantra GTBaseToyota CorollaSE
Combined MPG27 MPG35 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG32 MPG (best)
Highway MPG32 MPG41 MPG (best)
Fuel tank14 gal (best)13.2 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai Elantra GTBaseToyota CorollaSE
Horsepower161 hp169 hp (best)
Torque150 lb-ft151 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Elantra GTBaseToyota CorollaSE
Seating5 seats5 seats
Doors5 (best)4
Cargo volume55.1 cu ft (best)17.8 cu ft
Payload1,025 lbs (best)—
Curb weight2,943 lbs (best)3,060 lbs
Ground clearance5.9 in (best)5.1 in
Wheelbase104.3 in (best)103.9 in
Length170.9 in172 in (best)
Width70.7 in (best)70.5 in
Height57.7 in (best)57.1 in

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Elantra GTBaseToyota CorollaSE
NHTSA overall4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (driver)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Frontal crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (driver)5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side crash (passenger)4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Side pole5 / 5 ★ (best)—
Rollover4 / 5 ★ (best)—
Open recalls (YMM scope)None reportedNone reported

Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.

Trim overview

All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.

TrimHyundai Elantra GTToyota Corolla
1

Base

$20,650 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$24,780 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

N Line

$23,500 MSRP

XSE

$27,875 MSRP

3

N Line

$24,600 MSRP

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Hyundai Elantra GT vs Toyota Corolla FAQ

Which is better: 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT vs 2027 Toyota Corolla on MSRP, fuel economy, horsepower, seating, towing, NHTSA safety ratings, and live market prices so you can weigh the tradeoffs.
Which costs less: 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT starts lower at $20,650. Live Hyundai Elantra GT listings start at $8,300. Live Toyota Corolla listings start at $8,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (20,650).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2027 Toyota Corolla leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).
Which has better horsepower: 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
How do the NHTSA safety ratings compare for 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT vs 2027 Toyota Corolla?
NHTSA overall crash-test ratings in this comparison: Hyundai Elantra GT (4/5 NHTSA overall).