Toyota Yaris 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 Yaris. In terms of MSRP, the Yaris costs substantially less than the Hyundai Elantra.

Utility
The Yaris and the Hyundai Elantra can accommodate the same number of passengers.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Hyundai Elantra's front cabin compared to the Toyota Yaris. While the rear of the Hyundai Elantra provides a bit more head- and leg-room than the Toyota Yaris, there honestly isn't much of a difference.

Dimensions
The Hyundai Elantra is significantly more ponderous than the Toyota Yaris. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Hyundai Elantra than the Toyota Yaris because of its larger tank. The Yaris and the Hyundai Elantra compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
As far as horsepower, the Hyundai Elantra packs quite a punch and will knock the Yaris down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
Really small tires, like the ones on the Yaris, may improve gas mileage but might also provide poor traction. With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Yaris and the Hyundai Elantra very likely handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Elantra's engine is markedly more sizeable than the Toyota Yaris's. Note that bigger engines may use more gas than smaller ones. The Elantra packs quite a punch compared to the Toyota in terms of torque, which is the force that lets you accelerate quickly. Torque equals pickup, and the Hyundai will have picked up and gone by the time the Yaris finally gets moving.

Overview
The basic warranty that comes with the Toyota Yaris isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Elantra's.

Other
The Hyundai Elantra emits fewer smog-forming pollutants per 15,000 miles than the Yaris.