Shopping for a new car can put a lot of pressure on your shoulders, especially when you're trying to understand all the details about your next vehicle. With so many options available, it makes it hard to focus on a specific choice. One stellar option is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra, a compact sedan designed for quality comfort and top performance. Here at Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Green in Akron, OH, we want to simplify the amount of research you need to do so you can focus on the more exciting aspects of car hunting. That's why we put together this guide on the Elantra, a sporty example of sophistication, to help you find the perfect compact sedan for your lifestyle. To make the guide more comprehensive, we stack the Elantra up against its competitor, the 2025 Toyota Corolla, so you can get insight into how both sedans compare with each other. Learn about the exquisite design, quality interior, advanced technology, optimal safety, and high-performance features of both vehicles right here in this comparison guide. Discover the features both vehicles have to offer and whether the 2025 Elantra is right for you. Once you're ready to take that next step, reach out to Ron Marhofer Hyundai of Green for a test drive, and experience for yourself the highlights of an Elantra.
2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Toyota Corolla: Design & Exterior Features
The 2025 Elantra comes standard with 15-inch alloy wheels with 17- and 18-inch wheels available on higher trim levels. The 2025 Corolla also comes standard with 16-inch alloy wheels with only 18-inch wheels available on higher trims. Both sedans have standard LED head- and taillights, with Daytime Running Lights and High Beam Assist. The Elantra and Corolla also offer heated side mirrors on higher trims for those cold winter days. For the warm summer months, both sedans boast a power tilt and slide sunroof.
2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Toyota Corolla: Comfort & Technology
The 2025 Elantra and the 2025 Corolla both offer standard high-quality cloth upholstery and a 6-way adjustable driver's seat. Heated front seats are available on higher trim levels of both models while only the Elantra offers available heated rear seats for an extra layer of comfort. Both sedans offer a leather-wrapped steering wheel and shift knob available on higher trims. Staying connected in both the Elantra and the Corolla is easy as both offer a standard 8-inch touchscreen for effortless access to your favorite apps through wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ connectivity. You'll find wireless charging standard on the Elantra while you'll have to pay more for that feature on the Corolla when you climb trim levels.
2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Toyota Corolla: Performance
The 2025 Elantra has a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine that has 147 horsepower with 132 lb-ft of torque. Standard front-wheel drive drivetrain paired with a Smartstream® Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) provides a smooth driving experience on the road. The 2025 Corolla also features a 2.0 liter 4-cylinder engine with 169 horsepower and 151 lb-ft of torque. It is also front-wheel drive, mated to a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) for dependable performance on the road. Both sedans get an estimated fuel economy of 32 MPG in the city and 41 MPG while on the highway.
2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Toyota Corolla: Safety
Both Hyundai and Toyota prioritize safety above all, and these compact sedans are proud testaments to this. Both the 2025 Elantra and 2025 Corolla, while not yet rated by the IIHS, were named Top Safety Picks in 2024. The NHTSA gave both 2025 models a perfect 5-star overall safety rating, thanks in part to their standard suites of driver assist features and technology, including standard Automated Emergency Braking, Lane Keep Assist, Adaptive Cruise Control, and more. Only the Elantra offers standard Blind Spot Collision-avoidance and Driver Attention Warning. On higher trim levels of the Elantra, you'll find available Cyclist and Junction-turning Detection, features not found on the Corolla.
2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Toyota Corolla: Overall Value
Purchasing a vehicle is always a big investment and knowing the best options available make it that much easier to decide. The 2025 Hyundai Elantra offers high-quality comfort, advanced technology, and superb performance wrapped up in a sophisticated package. The 2025 Toyota Corolla also has amazing features packed into a smooth package, but falls short of the overall safety rating when compared to the Elantra. With the 5-star rating from NHTSA and its prior achievement of a Top Safety Pick award, the Hyundai Elantra is the car you can depend on. Come down to Ron Marhofer Hyundai in Akron, OH to test drive a 2025 Elantra today, knowing you're in safe hands.
 | 2025 Hyundai Elantra | 2025 Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Engine | 2.0-Liter Inline 4-Cylinder | 2.0-Liter 4-Cylinder |
| Standard Horsepower | 147 | 169 |
| Standard Torque (lb-ft) | 132 | 151 |
| Standard Wheels | 15-inch Alloy | 18-inch Alloy |
| Standard Headlights | Dual LED Projector | LED |
| Heated Front Seats | Available | Available |
| Wireless Charging | Available | Available |
| Bluetooth® | Standard | Standard |
| Blind Spot Collision Warning | Standard | Available |
| Standard Fuel Economy (MPG) | 32 City/41 Highway | 32 City/41 Highway |
