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Hyundai Veloster vs Toyota Corolla

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

Vehicles

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2021 Hyundai Veloster

Overview

SpecHyundai Veloster2Toyota CorollaSE
Selected trim2SE
Body styleHatchbackHatchback
Drivetrainfront wheel drivefront wheel drive
Fuel typeregular unleadedregular unleaded
Transmission6-speed manualcontinuously variable-speed automatic
Engine typegasgas
Model year20212027

Pricing & market

SpecHyundai Veloster2Toyota CorollaSE
MSRP$18,900 (best)$24,780
Lowest listing price$17,291$8,995 (best)
Median listing price$17,291 (best)$25,398
Highest listing price$17,291 (best)$33,740
For sale now1269 (best)

Fuel economy & range

SpecHyundai Veloster2Toyota CorollaSE
Combined MPG28 MPG35 MPG (best)
City MPG25 MPG32 MPG (best)
Highway MPG33 MPG41 MPG (best)
Fuel tank13.2 gal13.2 gal

Performance

SpecHyundai Veloster2Toyota CorollaSE
Horsepower147 hp169 hp (best)
Torque132 lb-ft151 lb-ft (best)
Engine size2 L2 L
CylindersI4I4

Size & capability

SpecHyundai Veloster2Toyota CorollaSE
Seating4 seats5 seats (best)
Doors44
Cargo volume44.5 cu ft (best)17.8 cu ft
Payload1,047 lbs (best)
Curb weight2,701 lbs (best)3,060 lbs
Ground clearance5.1 in (best)
Wheelbase104.3 in (best)103.9 in
Length166.9 in172 in (best)
Width70.9 in (best)70.5 in
Height55.1 in57.1 in (best)

Safety & recalls

SpecHyundai Veloster2Toyota CorollaSE
Open recalls (YMM scope)1None reported (best)

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 VelosterToyota Corolla
1

2

$18,900 MSRP(Currently comparing)

SE

$24,780 MSRP(Currently comparing)

2

2

$19,900 MSRP

XSE

$27,875 MSRP

3

2.0 Premium

$23,100 MSRP

4

Turbo R-Spec

$23,450 MSRP

5

Turbo

$25,750 MSRP

6

Turbo Ultimate

$28,450 MSRP

Live inventory

Hyundai Veloster vs Toyota Corolla FAQ

Which is better: 2021 Hyundai Veloster or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
It depends on priorities. OpenDealer compares 2021 Hyundai Veloster 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: 2021 Hyundai Veloster or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
Based on starting MSRP, the 2021 Hyundai Veloster starts lower at $18,900. Live Hyundai Veloster listings start at $17,291. Live Toyota Corolla listings start at $8,995.
Which has better startingMsrp: 2021 Hyundai Veloster or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster leads on startingMsrp in this comparison (18,900).
Which has better combinedMpg: 2021 Hyundai Veloster or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2027 Toyota Corolla leads on combinedMpg in this comparison (35).
Which has better horsepower: 2021 Hyundai Veloster or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2021 Hyundai Veloster leads on horsepower in this comparison (201).
Which has better seats: 2021 Hyundai Veloster or 2027 Toyota Corolla?
The 2027 Toyota Corolla leads on seats in this comparison (5).