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Decision summary
Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Elantra: the short answer
Corolla and Elantra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
Corolla:
current from
ZAR 590,200
·
Elantra:
last listed from
ZAR 448,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Corolla
Elantra
Maximum Power
Corolla103 kW
Elantra85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
Corolla142 Nm
Elantra143 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Engine Size
Corolla1798 cc
Elantra1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Corolla25.6 km/l
Elantra17.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Corolla130 mm
Elantra130 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota Corolla
1.8 HEV XR CVT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Corolla
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Elantra
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Corolla
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Elantra
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
1990
Generation
Current South African Corolla listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Seventh generation Elantra on Hyundai's K3 platform; bold parametric design language marks a clear break from the conservative sixth gen
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Seventh generation launched globally in 2020 and brought to SA; significant leap in styling and interior quality over the previous generation
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2020
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Sedan
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1405 kg
1355 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Sedan
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Length
4630 mm
4680 mm
Width
1780 mm
1825 mm
Height
1435 mm
1415 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
47 l
Boot/Cargo Space
470 l
473 l
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1355 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1845 kg
1860 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
505 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.6 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
997 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
948 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
882 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
Not Available
All
Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
470 l
Not confirmed
AC Type
Not Available
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
25.6
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passive Entry Start
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Source Model Column
corolla
Not confirmed
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
Trim Level
top
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Smart Entry
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Smart Entry
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
No
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Power Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Steel
Tachometer
-
Yes
Telescopic Steering
-
No
Tilt Steering
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Rim Size
Not Available
17-inch Alloy
Sound System
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Self Charging Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1798 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
103 kW
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
142 Nm
143 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Combined Power
1 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
1 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Integrated transmission electric motor
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
11.2 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
100 kW/tonne
62.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
220 Nm/tonne
105.5 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
64.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Gearbox
CVT
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Continuously Variable Transmission
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD/
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Position
-
Front
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Claimed Mileage
25.6 km/l
17.5 km/l
City Mileage
21 km/l
14.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
29.4 km/l
21.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
43 l
47 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
25.6 km/l
17.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
43 l
47
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Airbags
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Child-seat support
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Driver knee airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
Not Rated (SA)
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Pre-Collision System
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
-
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
EV Mode
-
No
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather-Look
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Corolla grade before assuming a feature is included.
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
3
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt & Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Yes
Rear Armrest
-
No
Cup Holders
-
4
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue + MID
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Fabric Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Infotainment System
12.3
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Display
12.3
Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
12.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Navigation System
-
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Rear Usb
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
Not Available
8 Bose Premium
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Officially Disclosed
Body Type
Sedan
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not confirmed
Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
17-inch Alloy
Rear Spoiler
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
-
No
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
DRL
Not Available
LED
Fog Lights
-
Yes
Front Fog Lights
-
Yes
Led Headlights
Not Available
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
LED
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
LED
Headlamps
Not Available
Full LED
Headlight Type
Not Available
Full LED
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle Deg
-
Not confirmed
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
130 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
130 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not confirmed
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
-
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
20 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Tyre Size
Not Available
225/45 R17
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Steel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17-inch Alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
-
17-inch Alloy
Parking Brake Type
-
Manual
Tyre Load Index
-
91
Tyre Speed Rating
-
H
Brake Type Front
-
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Steel
Tyre Type
-
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
-
17-inch Alloy
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Maintenance Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Duration
6 services / 90 000 km
4
Service Plan Distance
6 services / 90 000 km
4
Service Plan
6 services / 90 000 km
4
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
126 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Hybrid
Unleaded 95
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
0
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
Not confirmed
Start Stop System
-
No
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Yes
Spec
Corolla
Elantra
Ownership Role
Top
Private and family
Price Zar
590200 ZAR
492900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
590200
492900
Starting Price Zar
590200
492900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Corolla and Elantra comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Corolla 46 vs Elantra 36.
Efficiency index: Corolla 96 vs Elantra 67.
Safety-equipment index: Corolla 90 vs Elantra 84.
Practicality index: Corolla 59 vs Elantra 61.
Ownership-cover index: Corolla 43 vs Elantra 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Corolla leads by 5 points
Corolla and Elantra are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Corolla
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
Elantra
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Corolla
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 62 pts for Elantra
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Corolla leads. However, Elantra may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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