Hyundai has launched Elantra 1.6 in Pakistan at a price of Rs.4,299,000. Many people are curious to know whether it would be worth paying this much for this car. For this purpose, we are here with its comparison with other sedans.
In this blog, we will cover Elantra’s comparison with its main competitors like Toyota Corolla Altis 1.6 Special Edition. In addition, we will compare this new sedan with other cheaper sedans like Yaris (top variant) and Alsvin (top variant). This will further help you appreciate whether it is a value for money car or not.
Price comparison
Here is the price comparison of the variants we are comparing here.
| 1.6L Hyundai Elantra price in Pakistan | 1.6L AT Toyota Corolla Altis Special Edition (SE) Price in Pakistan | 1.5L Yaris ATIV X CVT Price in Pakistan | 1.5L Changan Alsvin DCT Lumiere price in Pakistan |
| Rs.4,299,000 | Rs.4,309,000 | Rs.3,499,000 | Rs.2,939,000 |
*These are ex-factory prices and actual prices will be higher after including taxes, duties, and other charges.
As can be seen, the price of Elantra 1.6 and Corolla Altis 1.6 SE is almost identical. However, there is a significant difference between the prices of Elantra, Yaris, and Alsvin. Let us see if this price difference is justified.
Body and specifications
| Specifications | Hyundai Elantra 1.6L GL | Toyota Corolla AT 1.6 SE | Toyota Yaris 1.5L ATIV X CVT | Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere |
| Length (mm) | 4620 | 4620 | 4425 | 4390 |
| Width (mm) | 1800 | 1775 | 1730 | 1725 |
| Height (mm) | 1450 | 1475 | 1475 | 1468 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2700 | 2700 | 2550 | 2535 |
| Luggage Compartment Capacity (L) | 407 | 470 | 476 | – |
| Minimum Turning Radius (m) | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.1 | – |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 151 | 175 | 175 | 151 |
| Wheel and tyre | 16” Alloy Wheel 215/55R16 | 16″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels 205 /55R16 | 15″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels 185/60R15 | 15″ Aluminum Alloy Wheels 185/55 R15 |
As Elantra and Corolla are C segment cars, they have more width, length, and wheelbase than other two cars. However, Elantra’s height is the shortest and that might be a concern for many. Corolla Altis 1.6 and Yaris beat Elantra and Alsvin in ground clearance.
Engine and Performance
Elantra vs Corolla vs Yaris vs Alvin, where the engine and performance stands? To get the answer, let us see the following table.
| Specifications | Hyundai Elantra 1.6L GL | Toyota Corolla AT 1.6SE | Toyota Yaris 1.5L ATIV X CVT | Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere |
| Displacement (cc) | 1591 | 1598 | 1496 | 1480 |
| Max Power | 94 kW or 126 hp @6300 rpm | 90 kW or 120 hp @6000 rpm | 79 kW or 105.9 hp @6000 rpm | 105 hp |
| Max Torque | 155 N.m @4850 rpm | 154N.m @5200 rpm | 140 N.m @4200 rpm | 145 N.m |
| Fuel System | MPi | Sequential Multi-port Fuel Injection (SFI) | Sequential Multi-port Fuel Injection (SFI) | MPFI |
| Transmission | 6-Speed A/T | 4 Speed Automatic(Super ECT) | 7 Speed Continuous Variable Transmission | 5 Speed Dual Clutch Transmission |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50L | 55L | 42L | 40L |
This table shows that the Elantra 1.6 has the best power output. Corolla 1.6 SE has a bit larger engine size but the power output is less than the Elantra.
Fuel economy comparison
| Hyundai Elantra 1.6L GL fuel efficiency | Toyota Corolla AT 1.6SE fuel efficiency | Toyota Yaris 1.5L ATIV X CVT fuel efficiency | Changan Alsvin 1.5L Lumiere fuel efficiency |
| 12-16 km/l | 11-14 km/l | 14-16 km/l | 12-15 km/l |
*It is important to note that these values are not official but based on various user reviews. The actual fuel consumption of these cars may vary depending upon various factors such as driving style, conditions, etc.
This table shows that despite being a 1.6L engine car, the Elantra gives good mileage. However, it is the Toyota Yaris that gives the best mileage in this comparison.
Battle of comfort features
Want to know where Elantra, Corolla, Yaris, and Alsvin stand in terms of comfort levels?
| Comfort Features | Hyundai Elantra 1.6L GL | Toyota Corolla AT 1.6SE | Toyota Yaris 1.5L ATIV X CVT | Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere |
| Climate Control | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | X |
| Sunroof | ✓ | ✓ | X | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Supervision w/ 4.2″ TFT LCD | 4.2″ color TFT LCD | 4.2″ color TFT LCD | 2 TFTs (Left and right of an Analogue speedometer) |
| Parking Brake | Hand brake | Hand brake | – | Hand brake |
| Display screen | 8-inch | 9-inch | 6.8-inch | 7-inch |
| Infotainment System | Bluetooth, USB, AUX, MyHyundai Application | NAV Ready, BT, MP3, CD Option, USB, Mirror Link, Radio and AUX Connectivity | Advanced Bluetooth, 2 phones handsfree ready, 5 phones seamless music streaming, MP3, DVD/VCD Playable, USB, 2 way wired Mirror Link, Radio and AUX Connectivity | Bluetooth, USB, AUX |
| Rear AC Ventilation | ✓ | X | X | X |
| Steering Wheel adjustment | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt & telescopic | Tilt | – |
| Seats Material | Hi-fabric | Fabric | Premium Fabric with Stitch Design | Faux leather |
| Height Adjustable Seat | Driver only | Driver only | – | – |
| Rearview camera | ✓ | X | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | X | X | X | ✓ |
As expected, Elantra stands out. However, Alsvin is not too far behind with a sunroof, rear camera, cruise control, and Faux leather seats.
Are they all equally safe?
Let us see the safety features of Elantra vs Alsvin vs Corolla vs Yaris.
| Safety Features | Hyundai Elantra 1.6L GL | Toyota Corolla AT 1.6SE | Toyota Yaris 1.5L ATIV X CVT | Changan Alsvin 1.5L DCT Lumiere |
| Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS) | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Air Bags | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Hill Start Assist System | X | X | ✓ | X |
| Vehicle Stability Control | X | X | ✓ | X |
Surprisingly, Yaris came out the winner in this comparison. It is disappointing as Elantra and Corolla are pricier and have almost the same safety features as Alsvin. However, Toyota Yaris has an edge due to hill start assist and vehicle stability control features.
Final verdict
Elantra surely is a powerful C segment sedan. But it has less ground clearance as compared to Yaris and Corolla. And though it has more comfort features than the rest, some of these features are available in Alsvin as well. And no, it is not the safest of them all – Yaris is.
In this comparison, there is no one who is a clear winner. However, it is clear that the new Elantra 1.6 would have been a better option if it was launched at a lower price (Rs.3.7M-4M). At the price of Rs.4.3M, new Elantra seems overpriced as compared to the other sedans.
What are your thoughts on the price-to-features ratio of the new Elantra 1.6? Tell us in the comment section.
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Photos credits:
- hyundai-nishat.com
- toyota-indus.com
- changan.com.pk
Toyota yaris is much better than Elentra comparing the price and other functions.
At same price tag definatly altis is better choice
If elantra wants to create market they need to reduce price
Tooooooooooooooooooo much over priced with these features even some less features than alsvin
As recommended price is high, under 4 million would be a nice price