In our state, there are quite a few people who own such popular vehicles as Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Solaris. Each of them, made by Asian manufacturers, has its own unique advantages and attractive appearance.

This modification of the C-class appeared in 1966. Today, it holds a leading position in terms of the total number of cars sold, which during this time has exceeded the 10 million units... For all the time, 9 different generations of Toyota Corolla appeared on the European market, which contributed to the increase in the popularity of the model and, in general, to the conquest of the market. Nowadays, every fifth sample of Toyota vehicles is a Corolla.

They are made annually approximately 1 million units... In terms of sales in the European market (about 20% of the total), the Japanese model Corolla from Toyota ranks high in 3rd place after its own sales in North America and Japan.

Until 1997, the modification was available in the following body types:

1. Sedan and three-door sedan.
2. Five-door compact and liftback.
3. The station wagon, and since May 1997, an updated sedan, 3 and 5-door hatchbacks have been added to them.

The variety of engine modifications for the EU market came out small: the base unit was a 1.4-liter with a 16-valve 4E-FE 88-horsepower carburetor. It has moderate dynamics, but an acceptable level of traction. The second mechanism was the engine power 110 l. from... and volume in 1.6 liters.

Another model is the 2C-E diesel engine with a displacement 2.0 liters, it has a power of 72 l. from... and it is usually installed on all-wheel drive station wagons. As for the gearbox, in most cases, it is a 5-speed manual or a 3-, 4-band automatic. The latter are often equipped with American variants of this car with a 1.8-liter injection engine, and some models with a winter or sport mode.

Most of the new modifications of Hyundai cars initially enter the inner South Korean space, then after a while, they enter China and the USA, and only then appear on the European, Russian market. However, for Solaris, the manufacturer made an exception, the prototype first got to Chinese consumers under the name Verna, then to Russian ones under the name Solaris, and only then it appeared in its native South Korean space, like Accent.

The model combines most of the qualities desired by motorists: a high level of assembly and reliability, power, presentable appearance, economy, affordable cost. A mechanism like the Hyundai Solaris is in significant demand among Russian motorists.

This vehicle has an unusual and expensive exterior design, although its price is relatively low. The body of this modification is vaguely reminiscent of Toyota Corolla, it has many elements, some of which are distinguished by their own relatively large dimensions, for example, large headlights, which are wide near the radiator grille, and gradually taper towards the wings. The doors are beautifully made with two wave-like transitions that add extravagance to the body.

The ground clearance is somewhat less than ideal as it is relatively low. However, in general, the appearance is of considerable interest to many buyers. Solaris was developed for the Russian Federation taking into account many Russian features. The car has a galvanized body, increased ground clearance, a windshield in the area of \u200b\u200bthe wipers, and is equipped with heating, which is also present on the rear window.

As for the line of power units installed on the Solaris model for the domestic market, it includes a pair of Gamma gasoline units with volumes of 1.4 and 1.6 liters. The torque is 135 HM and 155 HM, power 107 l. from., 123 l. from., the average acceleration to 100 km is 11.2 seconds... Considering the gearbox, consumers are offered a choice of 5-speed mechanics, as well as a 4-speed automatic transmission. The prototype absolutely complies with modern environmental standards Euro-4. The basis of the car is a front-wheel drive base equipped with an independent front suspension (McPherson struts, anti-roll bars), and also a semi-independent rear suspension (springs, torsion beam), hydraulic power steering.

What do these models have in common?

Both mechanisms have:

• Quite aesthetic look, they have, in general, very similar bodies.
• Also, it is worth noting that each of these vehicles has three options for completing their salons, an improved power body frame, equipped with new panels.
• The latest prototypes of these cars on the Russian market are presented in a modest list of available engines, they have a small selection of transmissions.
• Both mechanisms are equipped with a 6-speed manual gearbox, and due to the latter speed, their overall fuel consumption has been significantly reduced.
• In addition, both modifications have the same type of drive, namely front.

These vehicles are capable of attracting the consumer not only with their appearance, reliability, and hence durability, but also with a high level of comfort, relatively low cost. In general, the degree of controllability of both cars is also convenient, yes, this indicator is not the most ideal for them, but in general, on a solid 4.

The main differences

If we compare the main differences between these cars, then the priority ones should be ranked:

1. The mass of the Toyota Corolla car is 1375 kg, and Hyundai Solaris is 1259 kg, fuel tank volume 55 and 50 liters, body length 4620 and 4405 mm respectively.
2. Fuel consumption in mixed mode per 100 km, for a Japanese vehicle is 6 – 6.5 , and in Korean, it is 7-8 liters.
3. Corlla accelerates to hundreds of kilometers in 5 and Solaris for 11.2 seconds.
4. The type of power steering in Japanese vehicles is electric, while in South Korean vehicles it is hydraulic.
5. Noise isolation in Solaris is at a rather low level, unlike Corolla, the driver's seat is more comfortable in a Japanese car as well.
6. The Corolla has: heated front seats, side mirrors, air conditioning, but Solaris does not have these options.

Who is the main consumer?

One of the studies carried out claims that Hyundai Solaris is one of the most popular among taxi drivers. This means that the mechanism is affordable, very durable, and has relatively low fuel consumption. It is also suitable for high-status people, businessmen or bosses in large companies, and of course, for most other motorists.

In turn, Toyota Corolla is not intended for racing or off-road driving. This mechanism is suitable for many drivers who prefer quiet comfortable movement, its cost is at a fairly affordable level, and the build quality is very high.

In custody

Based on this small comparison of the Japanese Toyota Corolla and the South Korean Hyundai Solaris, we can conclude that both cars are in many ways similar to each other, but there are a number of differences. Still, some 10 years ago, many might have opted for Toyota, but in recent years, the South Korean automaker has caught up with its more famous competitor in almost all technical parameters.

Corolla or Solaris - which car is better? This question cannot be answered unequivocally without understanding the topic. Both vehicles are known for their quality and reliability. Even their pricing policy is about the same. This article will tell a potential buyer which iron horse is better for him to invest in.

External data

2016 release (standard) - the brainchild of Japanese developers. The machine has a rounded shape. The car looks quite ergonomic. The body cannot boast of a high ground clearance, which makes it almost impossible to drive on rough terrain. The front of the vehicle looks quite stylish. The chrome-plated radiator grille deserves special attention. In general, the appearance is classic - everything looks simple, stylish and interesting.

2016 year of release (complete set Active) - the famous "Korean", which is one of the most popular cars in the Russian Federation. Despite the relatively low price, the iron horse looks quite expensive. The body is a bit like Toyota, but only distantly. If you look closely, you realize that the Korean car has more large parts. For example, big headlights. They are wide near the radiator grill, and towards the fenders they begin to taper, which looks very interesting. With clearance, too, not everything is perfect - it is quite low. The appearance is of great interest to buyers. The doors are especially beautifully made: they have two transitions in the form of waves, which add extravagance to the body.

Technical specifications

In order to accurately answer the question of which is better, you will definitely have to figure out the technical characteristics of the iron horses. Don't just figure it out, but make a thorough comparison.

The volume of the power unit of the "Japanese" is 1.3 liters, and the "Korean" - 1.6. It is logical to assume that the power of the second is higher - 99 horses, against 123. The maximum speed is 180 and 190 kilometers per hour, respectively. At the moment, Hyundai is outright winning against its opponent.

Toyota has a larger luggage compartment - 50 liters, against 43 Solaris.

An important point is transmission... These configurations are equipped with manual gearboxes that have six speeds. By adding a sixth gear, drivers have the opportunity to significantly reduce fuel consumption. As for the consumption itself, this parameter is one of the most important. For a hundred in mixed mode, Corolla spends 6-6.5 liters, but Hyundai Solaris - 7, or even all 8. If you want to save money, then make a choice in favor of the Japanese.

Acceleration to 100 kilometers for Hyundai takes 11.5 seconds, and for Toyota - 12.8. The difference is not that big, given that the vehicles described are extremely rarely purchased in order to drive them. Type of drive - front on two cars. As for the functionality, there is a draw here, because the simplest assemblies are described.

Here are all the main technical characteristics that will be needed for the readers to draw up a big picture. The rest of the parameters can be found on the dealers' website.

Price policy

Today, the average price for a Toyota Corolla is 891 thousand rubles in the simplest assembly. Want a more solid option? Get ready to shell out an amount of about one and a half million rubles. For Hyundai Solaris the price is 705 thousand. Naturally, the better the assembly, the higher the costs.

Hello Sergey!
What model of Hyundai car?

Balakovo, Kia Ceed

Of these cars, it is best to take a Hyundai Solaris with a 1.6 engine, an engine with a timing chain, tested on other cars, this car is quite reliable, spare parts for it are not very expensive and you can replace almost any spare part separately, their automatic transmissions are also quite reliable. With timely and high-quality service, there will be no problems. Lancer and Corolla are also fairly reliable cars, it depends more on the initial state of the car. I also recommend driving all three cars in one day, so you can choose which one you like best.

Balakovo, Kia Ceed

* This user's answer is not expert

Solaris is a recognized sales leader, and this is no accident. Its price / quality ratio is the best. Lancer is also not bad, but more expensive to maintain. And Toyota has lost its legendary reliability, only the high price remains.

Good afternoon.
I am definitely for Toyota. I know one Corolla personally, produced in 2003, mileage 270 thousand kilometers, engine 1.4, transmission mechanic, very dynamic car, reliable. But if you are considering a Corolla with a manual transmission, then Solaris is better.

Hello, Dear user of our service!
The choice in this case is rather ambiguous and depends largely on the condition of specific cars.
In the case of Toyota Corolla, in most cases, the role of an automatic transmission is performed by the MMT "robot" (the automatic appeared as an alternative only after the 2010 restyling, or was offered on cars for the American market). The robotic gearbox did not perform well in terms of reliability. This is the main disadvantage of buying these used cars.
Regarding the Mitsubishi Lancer X, only versions with a 1.5 engine were equipped with a traditional automatic transmission, the rest of the cars were equipped with a variator, and the 1.5 engine is frankly weak for this car. By itself, the variator on these cars has proven itself quite well, but it is quite demanding in maintenance, and also does not tolerate an active driving style (in this regard, there is a high risk of running into a "killed" box). Mitsubishi Lancer is the only one of the three to have independent rear suspension. This can be attributed to both pluses and minuses. The plus is that it undoubtedly has better handling and stability, but the minus is that this suspension is significantly more expensive to maintain.
Well, there remains Hyundai Solaris. Of these three, this is essentially the most budgetary option. Solaris is the simplest in design, the smallest of the three, and for the most part the cheapest to maintain. The engine and automatic transmission are time-tested (according to the previous generation Elantra model) and have proven themselves quite well. Some of the suspension components and the steering rack are relatively weak points.
The final choice is only yours.

Already at first glance it becomes clear that Hyundai has decided on its own, unique style. Cascading cascades with a large core is the hallmark of this car. And even broken sockets of devices. The Hyundai Elantra is slightly similar in interior design to the I30, but still differs from it in the concave center console, which has original radio and climate control units.

A pleasant impression was left by the soft plastic of the interior, the neat chrome inlay and, in general, not a cheap design.

If Hyundai Elantra is so good, then Toyota Corolla is not lame. Today any dealerships dream of having these two cars in their assortment. And all this is due to the fact that these cars are sold easily and quickly. And not only in one country, but around the world. But our situation is a little different.

The main and main reason is not in the well-known Russian uniqueness, which distinguishes our person, who cannot be substituted in any way under the same European or American standard. This is not the point, but the fact that not every Russian is capable of, and even wants to shell out 650 thousand rubles to buy a Toyota. And only the basic equipment of the Toyota Corolla car, equipped with 1.3 liters, costs so much. engine.

The version called Toyota Corolla "Comfort plus" looks more attractive, especially since a 122-powerful engine is already installed here, and the car is additionally equipped with a stability control system, a full set of airbags, air conditioning and a good audio system. This is a 2014 model and it is not cheap - 801 thousand rubles.

As for the 140-horsepower Toyota Corolla model, everyone is asking for it, especially since it already costs 890 thousand rubles. On the other hand, if you add a few Moscow salaries to this amount, you can buy a sedan more prestigious and fashionable, and if you look well, then a crossover.

Hyundai Elantra, judging by the price list, also does not want to waste time on trifles. Its engine, supplied as standard, will, however, be more powerful than Toyota's. by as much as 50 thousand rubles. Not weak, right? But in this basic version, called Hyundai Elantra "Classic", the steering wheel is made of plastic, and the radio tape recorder is absent altogether.

As for the Hyundai version, equipped with ESP and side airbags, it costs at least 790 thousand rubles. And the top-end Hyundai Elantra "Comfort", endowed with a heated steering wheel and a rear-view camera, is worth even more. According to the latest data, about 900 thousand rubles.

Finally, the version called Hyundai Elantra Prestige, equipped with light sensors, a salon mirror with automatic dimming, a multimedia system and climate control, is scary to approach.

Although the same climate control and multimedia system can be obtained in the Hyundai Elegance version, which is much more affordable.

These are the prices for both sedans. And now let's try to look at what set of benefits the happy owner will get if he decides to do it.

Does the word diverge from the deed

Quite recently, the chief of the main Toyota concern, engineer Mitsuhisa Kato, said that a real car can only be called a vehicle, driving which you can get comfort or "high", as he literally put it. The words are truly golden, especially since they were confirmed with the release of the new Highlander model. As for the Toyota Corolla, then you can argue here.

Video test drive a Toyota Corolla:

Naturally, the Toyota Corolla car was made carefully, and there is no need to expect anything else from the Japanese manufacturer, because for many years it has been proving the high build quality. Toyota Corolla has strict forms, but for some reason its lines do not excite feelings accustomed to an unexpected turn of events. Probably, we have missed something new and original, and have not shouted for a long time: "Wow, this is just cool!"

Here Hyundai Elantra in this regard looks much better. The lines of this car seem to be warmer, perhaps more sincere.

The finish of the Hyundai Elantra car is made excellently, and the fit of the panels is so precise that it is amazing. It is quite logical that and. In short, if there are drawbacks, then they are not so significant.

For example, take the wide windshield pillars of the Hyundai Elantra, which, on the one hand, impair the overall appearance, and on the other hand, are a durable means of passive safety. And when you look at it with an understanding of why everyone did this, the shortcomings cease to be such.

For some reason, the same buttons for adjusting the mirrors of the Hyundai Elantra are deprived of illumination, although they are rarely used in the dark. And there is no possibility to lower the seat lower, but this is noticed only by drivers of above average height. This kind of blunder is also noticeable in the design of the rear sofa, which is not as spacious as we would like. In short, all the manufacturer's shortcomings can be rehabilitated if you look at it from a practical or some other point of view.

But the creators of the trunk of the Hyundai Elantra cannot find excuses. You just wonder what prevented the designers from placing the couch backrests in the cargo compartment, and not where they usually are? After all, the seat still folds out of the cabin and the luggage compartment lock button would definitely not hurt. Even on the Comfort version, this button is absent, and either with the help of a key fob.

Video review of the car Hyundai Elantra:

But Toyota Corolla in this regard is more traditional. The trunk lid has its own button, and the locks are conveniently located on the backs of the sofa. In addition, the Corolla's cargo compartment is as much as 9 centimeters (and this is not so little) longer than that of the Korean. Yes, and the passengers sitting in the back, the Toyota Corolla will be more spacious.

As for driver comfort, Japanese designers have come up with an original solution. It can be called a Japanese constructivist dish. In a word, the completely round Toyota Corolla instruments are located next to the unequal trapezoid of the multimedia system unit. She, in turn, is propped up from below by a broken triangular type "climate control" panel. In other words, the atmosphere in the Toyota Corolla is somehow extraordinary and unusual, but not devoid of grace. But the window regulator buttons, from which it gives off savings, obviously will not add points to the Japanese model, especially if we add to them the unmasked caps of the inner door handle cases.

Although, on the other hand, neither the free style and experiments of artists, nor the economy on materials, the appearance of the finish of the Toyota Corolla in no way spoils, all the more, without affecting the comfortable seating position of the driver, who drives the car without straining one iota. In a word, the Japanese have everything in order with the ergonomics.

Chassis

The chassis of the Toyota Corolla has such that it immediately discourages the desire to perform feats and does not fit in with the driver-racer. But the Toyota Corolla car rolls evenly and equally comfortably both on smooth asphalt and over bumps. , but oddly enough, it is not afraid of even large, half-wheel-sized holes and perfectly fights rolls, which are inevitable when changing lanes in sharp turns.

As for bends, their Toyota Corolla drives very carefully, as befits a respectable Japanese. But on the other hand, it is clearly demonstrated that, assembled from inexpensive elements, the undercarriage is well trained.

Toyota Corolla engine to match the chassis. Again, the 140 horsepower power unit clearly cannot be called a weapon for rapid and dizzying attacks, but for long trips alone or with a company, the motor is clearly in place. In addition, only occasionally snapping at the persistent pressure of the accelerator pedal. By the way, this inappropriate behavior of the driver makes the variator nervous. After all, sharp and strong blows on the pedals can put the checkpoint into a kind of stupor.

The traditional automatic transmission Hyundai Elantra for city trips is much preferable. Enduring any rudeness, without wasting time on reflection, the Korean's automatic transmission continues to shift gears perfectly. If the grip is slightly loosened, then the switch will become more gentle and smooth.

Hyundai Elantra as a whole rides more cheerful than Toyota. Indeed, besides the quick and savvy box, there are other reasons for such a conclusion. Firstly, the Hyundai engine is 10 horsepower more powerful, and secondly, the Korean has a more elastic suspension.

It is this very suspension that affects the smoothness of the ride, which cannot be called ideal just because the shock absorbers are a little stiff.

But the Korean seems to have studied our Russian pits in advance and knows how to deal with them. The knee in the corners of the passengers and the driver does not throw out, and in this regard, Hyundai is probably more talented than its rival in the person of Corolla. But everything is done too judiciously, without a spark, or something. But ordinary cars should be like that, although not the most affordable, if you look at it from the point of view of an ordinary person,

As for the assessment of the above two models, again left by the experts, they agree that the Japanese car is still better. Not so much, but her image is more abrupt, which will ultimately determine the price on the secondary housing.

Let's deduce the pros and cons of both models:

Benefits of Hyundai Elantra:

• A trunk where you can safely carry a couple of travel suitcases
• Plenty of space in the glove compartment
• The Korean camera display has an aiming markings, although it does not predict the trajectory of movement when turning the steering wheel
• The seats have the correct profile and tenacious non-marking upholstery
• Flat floor at the back, allowing three passengers to sit comfortably
• Optocoupler tidy, although decorating only the expensive version
• Automatic transmission, which is Hyundai's own development

The video shows the suspension of the Hyundai Elantra car:

Toyota Corolla advantages:

• The trunk is more voluminous and comfortable than that of Hyundai
• Seats and driver's seat look much more attractive
• Rear view camera, parking sensor and assistant
• Convenient plastic cover that covers the power outlet, multimedia connectors and more
• Round digitization of devices

Cons Hyundai Elantra:

• Clearly budget-friendly interior of inexpensive versions
• Small trunk
• Lack of trunk lock

Cons of Toyota Corolla:

• Small wheels
• A ride that is by no means aggressive
• A variator that can go into a stupor
• Small trunk

The conclusion can be drawn as follows. Both statically and dynamically, the Korean car outperforms the Japanese. The Corolla clearly has a lower build quality and a weaker engine, while the Korean car has excellent directional stability and high comfort. But the Korean loses in the volume and convenience of the trunk, as well as in other parameters. If we evaluate on a five-point system, then we put Toyota Corolla 4, and Hyundai Elantre 5.