2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Toyota Highlander (187 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 49 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 458 kg more than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Toyota Highlander (252 Nm @ 4100 RPM) has 68 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. (184 Nm @ 4600 RPM). This means 2011 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Hyundai Elantra. 2011 Toyota Highlander has automatic transmission and 2011 Hyundai Elantra has manual transmission. 2011 Hyundai Elantra will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Toyota Highlander will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Elantra | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2000 cc | 2700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 187 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
| Torque | 184 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4600 RPM | 4100 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1332 kg | 1790 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4475 mm | 4785 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1765 mm | 1910 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1519 mm | 1730 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2789 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.6 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.2 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 73 L |
