2007 Elantra specs comparison with Corolla and Civic
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2007 Elantra specs comparison with Corolla and Civic
As we all know, this segment is taking off right now. Will the 2007 Elantra be competitive?
2007 Elantra:
Engine: 2.0L with 138 hp, 136 torque
Total Legroom: 78.5 inches
EPA passenger volume: 97.9 cubic feet
Trunk volume: 14.2 cubic feet
Curb weight (auto): 2747 lbs.
MPG (auto): 28/36
2006 Corolla:
Engine: 1.8L with 126 hp, 122 torque
Total legroom: 76.7 inches
EPA passenger volume: 90.3 cubic feet
Trunk volume: 13.5 cubic feet
Curb weight (auto): 2595 lbs.
MPG (auto): 30/38
2006 Civic:
Engine: 1.8L with 140 hp, 128 torque
Total legroom: 76.8 inches
EPA passenger volume: 90.9 cubic feet
Trunk volume: 12.0 cubic feet
Curb weight (auto): 2690 lbs.
MPG (auto): 30/40
2007 Elantra:
Engine: 2.0L with 138 hp, 136 torque
Total Legroom: 78.5 inches
EPA passenger volume: 97.9 cubic feet
Trunk volume: 14.2 cubic feet
Curb weight (auto): 2747 lbs.
MPG (auto): 28/36
2006 Corolla:
Engine: 1.8L with 126 hp, 122 torque
Total legroom: 76.7 inches
EPA passenger volume: 90.3 cubic feet
Trunk volume: 13.5 cubic feet
Curb weight (auto): 2595 lbs.
MPG (auto): 30/38
2006 Civic:
Engine: 1.8L with 140 hp, 128 torque
Total legroom: 76.8 inches
EPA passenger volume: 90.9 cubic feet
Trunk volume: 12.0 cubic feet
Curb weight (auto): 2690 lbs.
MPG (auto): 30/40
Looks good. I was actually pushing a friend earlier this year to get an Elantra compared to the Civic and Corolla as a daily beater. He still took the Corolla.
Toyota really needs to get a new Corolla out there, and keep it relatively cheap...
Toyota really needs to get a new Corolla out there, and keep it relatively cheap...
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Originally Posted by 1SICKLEX
What are the Elantra's dimensions? Is it better packaging or just a bigger car? With the usual aggresive price, it can be another hit.
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicle/el...ecs/specs.aspx
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
Looks good. I was actually pushing a friend earlier this year to get an Elantra compared to the Civic and Corolla as a daily beater. He still took the Corolla.
Toyota really needs to get a new Corolla out there, and keep it relatively cheap...
Toyota really needs to get a new Corolla out there, and keep it relatively cheap...
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Originally Posted by ST430
While I do agree in principle that Toyco needs the next gen Corolla out there sooner than later, their delay and refusal citing strong sales w/ low incentives shows consumers still thinks its a good value.
Last edited by mmarshall; Jul 12, 2006 at 12:52 PM.
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While I do agree in principle that Toyco needs the next gen Corolla out there sooner than later, their delay and refusal citing strong sales w/ low incentives shows consumers still thinks its a good value.
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Originally Posted by PhilipMSPT
And it may be a good thing. If the Corolla is selling well, might as well delay the new Corolla and guarantee its reliability. I think they should prevent any problem that may arise, such as the seatbelts for the IS/GS, or the transmission problems with the Camry...
I still wonder why folks like the present Corolla so much, especially the S trim as mmarshal noted. I bet next year, we will see the sales downturn start as it is now trumped in price, frugalness, style, and even comparable size by the new Yaris.
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Originally Posted by ST430
I think you mean issues with first year quality, which is to be expected even for Toyco. I'd like Toyco to really concentrate on the design aspect of it, since they've hit homeruns in look (IMHO) with the new Camry, Avalon, Tacoma, and 07' Tundras. The spyshots on the new Corollas thus far seem way too conservative. Design a 3/4 scale Camry (aka the 540i) a la 3 series, and it will easily be a winner!
I still wonder why folks like the present Corolla so much, especially the S trim as mmarshal noted. I bet next year, we will see the sales downturn start as it is now trumped in price, frugalness, style, and even comparable size by the new Yaris.
I still wonder why folks like the present Corolla so much, especially the S trim as mmarshal noted. I bet next year, we will see the sales downturn start as it is now trumped in price, frugalness, style, and even comparable size by the new Yaris.
One thing that helps current Corolla sales, besides the availability of sporty S and XRS models, is the wood-trim in the LX....something never available in stock Corollas before. That really helps spunk up the LX interior.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Corollas rarely if ever suffer from first-model-year problems. They ( and the discontinued identical Geo / Chevy Prizm ) have a long-standing reputation as one of the world's most reliable cars. They are very high on my recommended list for good, inexpensive transportation.
One thing that helps current Corolla sales, besides the availability of sporty S and XRS models, is the wood-trim in the LX....something never available in stock Corollas before. That really helps spunk up the LX interior.
One thing that helps current Corolla sales, besides the availability of sporty S and XRS models, is the wood-trim in the LX....something never available in stock Corollas before. That really helps spunk up the LX interior.
In terms of reliability, with the new gen engine and tranny on the horizons, I think you will see some first year teething issues now. Previous generations were more evolutionary in their drive/powertrain...this new gen Corolla is supposedly going to push the envelope more.
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Originally Posted by mmarshall
Here's your answers:
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicle/el...ecs/specs.aspx
http://www.hyundaiusa.com/vehicle/el...ecs/specs.aspx
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Originally Posted by ST430
I will have to disagree with you there. Maybe I've been spoiled too much by Lexus' wood trims, but the Corollas is ungainly cheap. For that class and model, plastic silver "aluminum brushed" finish trim would be more appropriate IMHO.
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Originally Posted by jrock65
Those are the specs for the 2006 model. The specs for the 2007 Elantra are on Hyundai's press relations site.
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