Hyundai Elantra vs Toyota Camry (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$3,950
- Elantra: $3,950 cheaper, 3 mpg better.
- Camry: 86 hp more, 0.9 cu ft more cargo.
- Each wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Elantra | Camry | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,650 | $29,600 | Elantra |
| Horsepower | 139 hp | 225 hp | Camry |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft | Elantra |
| MPG combined | 54 mpg | 51 mpg | Elantra |
| Cargo, max | 14.2 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | Camry |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | 15.1 cu ft | Camry |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 38.0 in | About the same |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.1 in | About the same |
| Length | 185.4 in | 193.5 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.9 in | 72.4 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 2,965 lb | 3,450 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 8.7 s estimate | 6.7 s estimate | Camry |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Elantra |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Elantra Hybrid Blue FWD $25,650 | Camry LE FWD $29,600 | $3,950 |
| Camry LE FWD $29,600 | Elantra N Line FWD $29,600 | $0 |
Cost to run
Elantra costs $4,201 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Elantra | Camry |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $25,650 | $29,600 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $711 | $753 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $4,267 | $4,518 |
| Total, 6 years | $29,917 | $34,118 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Camry wins.
Elantra wins if Power weight is 1 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Elantra | 13% |
| MPG | Elantra | 6% |
| Power | Camry | 38% |
| Space | Camry | 6% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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