When you’re searching for a sedan with plenty of tech, comfortable seating, and state-of-the-art safety features, there’s a chance you’ll run across the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Camry. Both sedans have a ton to offer, so it can be hard to decide which vehicle might be better for you.
To help drivers near Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, and Southfield, MI decide, the team at Feldman Hyundai of New Hudson has put together this Hyundai Elantra vs. Toyota Camry comparison. Read on to learn more.
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Every vehicle has something powering it. Whether it’s a gasoline engine, an electric motor, or both, the powertrain your vehicle has can impact your driving experience. This is especially true when you factor in fuel economy and how often you’ll need to stop for gas.
With going green at the forefront of so many people’s minds, both the Elantra and the Camry have made an effort to provide excellent fuel economy. For instance, the Toyota Camry has a standard 2.5L engine that works with the 8-speed automatic transmission to provide an EPA-estimated 28 city/39 highway MPG.
However, the Elantra’s standard powertrain outperforms the Camry. The 2.0L 4-cylinder engine works with a Smartstream® Intelligent Variable Transmission and earns an EPA-estimated 32 city/41 highway MPG.*
Did you know that both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Camry can be equipped with a hybrid engine? In addition to helping the environment, this also makes your life easier, as you can benefit from increased fuel efficiency.
While the Toyota Camry has an EPA-estimated 44 city/47 highway MPG, the hybrid engine of the Hyundai Elantra blows it out of the water. This model offers an EPA-estimated 53 city/56 highway MPG.*
Sedans like the Elantra and the Camry are known for their compact size and efficiency. However, they still manage to provide more than enough interior space for you and your passengers to get comfortable.
Sedans are a great choice for many reasons. For example, if you plan on heading downtown, a sedan makes it easier to turn down narrow streets, parallel park, and more. In fact, the Hyundai Elantra’s length of 185.4 inches and width of 71.9 inches make parking a breeze.
Unfortunately, you may have to circle the block to look for a larger parking spot in the Camry, as it takes up more room, being 192.1 inches long and 72.4 inches wide.
At first glance, you may see the larger exterior dimensions and assume that means the interior dimensions will also be larger. However, the Camry actually has less room inside for passengers.
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| Hyundai Elantra | 40.6 (38.7) inches | 42.3 inches |
| Toyota Camry | 38.3 (37.5) inches | 42.1 inches |
Ready to set off on your next drive? It’s time to hook up your phone and turn up the music. High-tech features are infused throughout these sedans. From the moment you sit down and turn to the touchscreen to the safety technologies that help you stay safe on the highway, you’re surrounded by technology.
While the Camry and the Elantra both have infotainment systems, some small differences favor the Elantra. The base infotainment system screen for the Camry is a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Elantra’s starts slightly larger with an 8-inch touchscreen. They both feature similar programs like Apple CarPlay®, Android Auto™, Bluetooth capability®, and Voice Recognition.
However, when you upgrade their infotainment systems, the Elantra's touchscreen increases to 10.25 inches, while the Camry’s only reaches nine inches.
Safety and driver-assistance features are practically expected in new sedans today. Both the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Camry have their own driver-assist suites: Camry’s is called Toyota Safety Sense™ 2.5+, while the Elantra’s is called Hyundai SmartSense. Both have features like:
- Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Keeping Assist
- Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go
However, the Elantra has one feature that sets it apart from the Camry: the standard Driver Attention Warning. This feature monitors your driving habits. Then, if it senses your driving behavior indicates you may be distracted or tired, your vehicle will alert you. That way, you can decide whether or not you need to take a break.
Now that you’ve learned a bit more about the Hyundai Elantra and the Toyota Camry, you can decide which vehicle might be better for you. The Hyundai Elantra offers superior fuel economy, interior technology, and safety features compared to the Toyota Camry.
Drivers near Farmington Hills, Ann Arbor, and Southfield, MI interested in test driving the Hyundai Elantra can visit Feldman Hyundai of New Hudson. Our team will get you behind the wheel and answer your questions. Schedule a test drive with us today!
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