2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid VS Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Comparison Review

2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid VS 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid comparison review. We review and test drive the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid and 2024 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid to find out which is the best small car you can buy. We also touch on other hybrids such as the new 2025 Honda Civic Hybrid. If you want to buy an affordable hybrid car, make sure to watch this review.

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[jimknutson]

My 2020 Toyota Corolla hybrid has 243, 000 miles, zero issues just regular maintenance and tires. I plan on making it to over 500, 000 miles.

[wearethelandrovers]

The deal breaker on the Elantra is that dual clutch transmission. They might be nice in race cars (driven short miles) but they have serious reliability issues on the street.

[richardpierce]

I owned a 2023 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Limited and now have a 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid XLE (both top of the line models) so I can provide real world comparisons The Elantra's battery died within the first two weeks of ownership. If it sat more than 12 hours you couldn't start it and had to use the emergency reset button which entailed about ten minutes of work . Hyundai did buy back the car at full price but this was after four months of non use. When running it had some items I preferred over the Corolla such as more interior space and storage, a bit larger trunk, faster acceleration, heated steering wheel and larger dash/gps screens. The Corolla has a traditional interior which I prefer, more comfortable seats, better mpg (59.2 @ 3k miles so far) and it rides smoother. I like the optional 9 speaker/800 watt JBL stereo over the Elantra's 8 speaker Bose. It was also $2K cheaper. Most of all though is the piece of mind having a reliable/dependable mode of transportation for my daily 78 mile r/t commute.

[ilovetotri]

I heard a story tonight about a high number for cars being stolen in Ottawa. The story made it sounds as the criminals were getting quite brazen, stealing cars in daylight. They were scanning key fob codes, getting and driving away. I have long since realized that an old fashioned key is safer way to operate almost any locked device. I would love to see you post a video about this issue. I truly respect your advice!

[Nepalisentu]

I just booked 2024 Corolla Hybrid AWD LE. I got it without any markups or dealer added fees. It should be coming by end of this month. I did this based on your suggestion since I am planning to keep it for long term. Hyundai is known for their issues and multiple recalls.
I had bought 2022 Highlander hybrid based on your recommendation and we are so happy with it.

[Bane_of_the_Moonsea]

You're still using your gas engine up to 70% of the time. The Toyota warranty is a deal- breaker for me. Hyundai all the way here. Went from an Accord hybrid to the smaller elantra hybrid with better warranty. Couldn't be happier.

[rudfil]

The bias comments are so obvious. Many other auto reports were really impressed with the Hybrid system on the new Elantras even more so than the new Corollas . In 2024 Consumers Report puts this Hyundai Elantra near the top in its class.

[randisney]

I agree with just about everything you say here, except for the interior. You said they were close but gave the edge to the Corolla?! Sorry, they're not close at all. The interior of the Elantra is miles ahead of the utilitarian Corolla interior. It's elegant and refined, upscale, very modern yet practical. Hyundai's Infotainment system is widely regarded as the best in the business. The Corolla's interior is its one, and perhaps only, weak point; it looks like something out of the old Soviet era. People buy Corollas DESPITE their interior, not because of it.

The Corolla is the obvious choice, but the one win the Elantra gets, is its interior.

[jonathanorta]

Hyundai has a 5 year/60k mile basis warranty and a 10 year/100k power terrain warranty; while toyota has 3 year/36k mile basic and a 5 year/60k power terrain. Ik toyota has already proven its reliability, but hyundai has stepped up in styling, technology, and engineering. Thats why they are now backing their claims with their warranty. Idk i wish toyota would just have a better warranty. I know they run forever. I have one, but the tech and styling are just so boring. im thinking about getting a hyundai. Especially when even the mpg is better on the elantra now, too.

[ItsAlive]

I can’t see how the Hyundai Elantra is a “pretty good car” when the transmission has been recalled so many times and there are so many horror stories

[canadianrt]

Seems that whenever the Hyundai has the advantage, it isn’t by much. But, when the Corolla has the advantage, it is far superior?? The exterior design may not be for everyone, but it shows how boring the Corolla is. It is something that Toyota has been accused of for many of its models. The vehicles are overall great cars if you can completely overlook the styling. The interior of the Elantra is leaps and bounds above the Corolla.

[XMG]

the only reason why i'm considering an elantra hybrid is because corolla hybrid has a 2-3 year wait lol

[garethdavies]

Good stuff again- thank you!
I have no doubt that the civic hybrid will impress all car reviewers the most-
But I also have no doubt that the MSRP of a civic hybrid will impress no one...
The price of the CRV hybrid is ridonculous

[dproulx]

I placed a deposit on the 2024 Corolla Hybrid SE AWD at the beginning of January.... I have no idea when Toyota will allocate the car to the dealership in Calgary, AB.

[WillyEast]

I am thinking of a hybrid vs gas corolla or elantra. How well does the hybrid accelerate compared to a gas? Any other suggestions on choosing gas vs hybrid?

[Dednursewakin]

He such a Toyota fan boy. Hyundai gives you way more bang for your buck then Toyota. Toyata charges you more for its toyata brand name while increasing profit through cheap basic interiors and amenities. Why pat 39000 for say a prius when Hyundai offer more at a way cheaper price..

[alexat]

Thanks for the excellent, detailed review. The Elantra interior and styling look so much better than the boring Corolla and I was inclined that way. However, after watching your comparison I’m crossing the Elantra off my list 😢.

[cuongong]

Hyundai hybrid doesn't have long established reliability of Toyota hybrid.. DCT on Elantra doesn't have droning sound of Toyota 's E -CVT although long term durability of itsS DCT remains questionable..

[kassproduction]

I just bought a 2024 Toyota Corolla hybrid LE AWD upgrade at Attrel Toyota Brampton Ontario, I'm so happy to pay this car brand new, after taxes everything almost, 37000 Canadian. My question is that I drive hyw every 200 K every day, how much liters of gas for 1000k can I use ???

[udaymirani-selk]

My corolla hybrid 2024 model gives 70 MPG average fuel. I am very happy while driving it so smooth