Head to Head

The Toyota Corolla Altis is powered by a 2.0-liter engine that produces 145 horsepower and 187 Nm of torque and is mated with a 7-speed CVT or Continuously Variable Transmission Technology. On the other hand, the Hyundai Elantra is also powered by a 2.0 liter engine but with a lesser power of 152 ps and a higher figure for the torque which comes in 192 Nm. And if the Altis runs on a 7-speed CVT transmission, the Elantra runs on a 6-speed automatic.

For the suspension, the Altis uses an Independent, MacPherson Strut at the front, and a Torsion Beam Axle at the rear. Meanwhile, the Elantra also uses MacPherson strut suspension for the front and Coupled Torsion Beam Axle for the rear.

After the oily parts, let's now have a look at the 2 midsize sedans' safety features. Both the Altis and the Elantra have various active and passive safety features such as vehicle stability control, anti-lock brakes, and parking sensors to ensure the security of the driver and the passengers. The only difference is that the Altis is equipped with seven airbags while the Elantra only has six. Moreover, our featured vehicles come with features dedicated to provide the driver additional convenience. For example, the Altis has cruise control while the Elantra has rain sensing wipers, among other features.

For the infotainment system, both the Altis and the Elantra come with 6 speakers, with Aux and USB connectivity.

Next, we'll have a closer look at the interiors of our featured vehicles. Inside the Altis, besides the folding rear seats for the passengers, the driver's comfort is also ensured as it has an electric adjustable driver's seat and tilt and telescopic steering wheel. Another highlight is the black interior that is complemented with blue lighting and chrome accents.

On the other hand, Elantra adapts Hyundai's T-Shaped Fascia for its dashboard which is tilted towards the driver for a driver-centric layout. It gets fabric trimmed seats, as well as soft touch materials for its dash.

After touring the insides, let's now have a look at the cars' exteriors. The appearance of the Altis is reflected by the front bumper which gives way for a larger central air dam and neat new cut-outs for the fog lamps. Additionally, the Altis gets headlamps and daytime running lights which show the vehicle's overall design. This midsize sedan runs on a 17-inch alloy wheels.

Meanwhile, for the Elantra, the signature hexagonal grill defines its front fascia and edges. It comes with C-Shaped intakes that let air flow through to the wheels. The side is defined by two character lines, one near the window and the other by the bottom of the doors. At the rear, it carries the signature long, wraparound tail lights. Like the Altis, the Elantra gets 17-inch alloy wheels as well.