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Toyota Camry vs. Hyundai Elantra Review

How the Toyota Camry stacks up against the Hyundai Elantra - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga CA

2010 Toyota Camry
Price Range: $19,145 - $29,045
2010 Hyundai Elantra
Price Range: $14,120 - $17,845
Toyota Camry vs. Hyundai Elantra Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Hyundai Elantra to the dealership as the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry pales in comparison to the Elantra when it comes to gas mileage. The Camry consumes a lot of gas compared to the Hyundai Elantra. Regarding MSRP, the Hyundai Elantra costs tremendously less than the Toyota Camry. The Toyota Camry will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Hyundai.

Utility
Neither the Hyundai Elantra nor the Camry has a marked advantage when it comes to seating capacity. Towing is considerably more the Camry's forte than it is the Hyundai Elantra's.

Convenience
You'll likely take the Hyundai for a fill-up about as often as the Toyota Camry.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Hyundai Elantra's front cabin compared to the Camry. The ampler interior dimensions of the Toyota Camry make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the Hyundai Elantra.

Dimensions
The Toyota is tremendously more bulky than the Elantra. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Toyota Camry than the Hyundai because of its bigger tank. The Hyundai Elantra and the Camry compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Toyota packs quite a punch and will knock the Hyundai Elantra down a few rungs. On the flip side, remember that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Elantra and the Toyota Camry quite certainly handle almost the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry has a bigger engine than the Hyundai Elantra. Note that smaller engines typically get better gas mileage, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the Toyota Camry will have picked up and gone by the time the Hyundai finally gets moving. Torque is the force that lets you accelerate quickly, and in this respect, the Toyota Camry is significantly more powerful than the Hyundai Elantra.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the Toyota Camry isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Elantra's.

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