Toyota Corolla 2026 vs Hyundai Elantra 2026
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The true 5-year cost estimate
Toyota Corolla 2026 costs about 1,232 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Toyota Corolla 2026 | Hyundai Elantra 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 55,922 SAR (932 SAR per month) | 57,154 SAR (953 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,224 SAR | 2,295 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,653 SAR – 4,131 SAR | 1,564 SAR – 3,910 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 59,446 SAR (72%) | 53,101 SAR (68%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 65 | 65 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 82,628 SAR – 102,293 SAR | 78,200 SAR – 115,000 SAR |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 1.5 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 3 | 4 |
| Power | 119 hp | 123 hp |
| Torque | 145 Nm | 154 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 11.5 s | 11.6 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 195 km/h |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 19.6 km/L | 19.0 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 50 L | 47 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,630 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,780 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Boot capacity | 470 L | 474 L |
| Weight | 1,310 kg | 1,255 kg |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 | 6 |
| NCAP rating | ★★★★★ | — |
| ADAS systems | 3
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 3 years / 100,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Toyota Corolla 2026 or Hyundai Elantra 2026?
Hyundai Elantra 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 78,200 SAR versus 82,628 SAR for Toyota Corolla 2026 — a difference of about 4,428 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Toyota Corolla 2026 costs roughly 2,224 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 2,295 SAR for Hyundai Elantra 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Toyota Corolla 2026 between 1,653 SAR and 4,131 SAR, and Hyundai Elantra 2026 between 1,564 SAR and 3,910 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Toyota Corolla 2026 and Hyundai Elantra 2026 are tied at 65/100 on the Beseyat Score — compare the category rows to break the tie.
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