Seating & Style: both vehicles have
seating for five, but we like the upholstery better on the Elantra. Most
trims get premium cloth and the top two have leather seats. The Corolla
just has standard cloth seats and on the top trims you only get SofTex.
Even though it's like leather, the faux material isn't quite the same.
Simply put, the Elantra has a slightly more grown up look and not just
when it comes to the seating. The Corolla's look is much more youthful,
so if you're a more mature driver from The Villages that wants a
budget-friendly vehicle, you won't look out of place behind the wheel of
an Elantra.
Infotainment: all
Corolla trims have a standard touchscreen that's either 6.1- or
7-inches. The base Elantra is touchscreen-less, but the remaining trims
have a 7-inch screen. Where the Elantra really wins is that all
touchscreen trims also come with Apple CarPlay™ and Android Auto™, and
you won't find either smartphone feature on the Corolla! You'll love
being able to use familiar icons to easily control your infotainment
needs as you drive through Gainesville.
Premium Technology: these may be
entry-level vehicles, but that doesn't mean you cannot feel a little
pampered when driving around Dunnellon. The Elantra has an available
wireless charger, Infinity® audio system, and lumbar support with the
power seating. The Corolla lacks that nifty charger, the premium audio
is Toyota brand, and while the Corolla has power seating, it doesn't
have that extra lumbar feature. Close, but no cigar.
Warranties: in case you didn't
know, for years Hyundai has held the title of America's Best Warranty,
and its most popular is the 10-year/100K-mile powertrain limited
warranty. That beats Toyota's powertrain warranty by five years! Hyundai
also has better new vehicle limited and anti-perforation warranties
than Toyota, and these are especially important to consider if you plan
on buying your next car rather than leasing.
