Head-to-head
2025 Hyundai Elantra vs 2025 Toyota Camry
The Hyundai Elantra edges it, 91.9 to 88.8, on price, safety, fuel & range. The Toyota Camry is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
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2025 Hyundai Elantra
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Verdict · default weights
2025 Hyundai Elantra
Slight edgeThe Hyundai Elantra edges it, 91.9 to 88.8, on price, safety, fuel & range. The Toyota Camry is ahead on tech & comfort and performance.
Price 2025 Hyundai Elantra leads by 22.9
Tech & comfort 2025 Toyota Camry leads by 25
Safety 2025 Hyundai Elantra leads by 16
| Category · weight | 2025 Hyundai Elantraoverall 91.9 | 2025 Toyota Camryoverall 88.8 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | 100 | 77.1 | |||||||||||||||
Base MSRP of the trim (or the model's lowest trim). Lower is better. | |||||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 95.6 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 91.8 | 75.8 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 96 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 85.2 | 99.7 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 75 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 91.9 | 88.8 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 6 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Elantra: base trim SE FWD · Toyota Camry: base trim LE FWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2025 Hyundai Elantra wins
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (34 against 173 filed with NHTSA).
- It starts $6,575 lower ($22,125 against $28,700 base MSRP).
- It has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 78 against 64).
Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers
- It lists more comfort and tech equipment (30 points against 22.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½).
- It makes 184 hp against 147.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $22,125 | $28,700 |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 1,999 cc | 2,487 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 2.5-liter, 4-cylinder, alloy block with aluminum alloy head |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 147 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque | 132 lb-ft | 163 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 32 mpg | 53 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 36 mpg | 51 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 41 mpg | 50 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 4.892 | — |
| Transmission type | Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | Electronically Controlled Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.4 in |
| Overall height | 55.7 in | 56.9 in |
| Overall length | 185 in | 194 in |
| Overall width | 71.9 in | 72.4 in |
| Wheelbase | 107 in | 111 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 14.2 cu-ft | 15.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 114 cu-ft | 99.9 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40.6 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.3 in | 37.6 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 42.1 in |
| Second-row legroom | 38 in | 38 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 2,868 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 2,725 lbs | 3,450 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 3,858 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Independent MacPherson strut suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension type | Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | Multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | Electric Power Steering (EPS): rack-and-pinion with electric power-assist |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 17.7 ft | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 279 mm | 305 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Mechanical Cable | Electric Parking Brake |
| Rear brake diameter | 262 mm | 281 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 15 in | 16 in |
| Wheel material | forged alloy | forged alloy |
| Wheel width | 6 in | 6.5 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 195/65R15 | P205/65 R16 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 12.4 gal | 13 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 87 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | — | Toyota Safety Connect / Service Connect / Remote Connect / Drive Connect / Wi-Fi Connect |
| Connected services trial (standard tier) | — | 120 months |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 56.5 in | 57.7 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 55.6 in | 55.7 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
124 features · differences first, then sharedSafety29 differ · 34 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA - camera only) w/ Pedestrian Detection | std | — |
| Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCA) | std | — |
| Advanced dual front airbags w/ Occupant Classification System (OCS) | std | — |
| Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact airbags | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA) & Lane Following Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rearview camera w/ dynamic guidelines | std | — |
| Side Air Curtains (front and rear passengers) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) & High Beam Assist (HBA) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning (SEW) | std | — |
| Auto High Beams | — | std |
| Automatic High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Backup camera with dynamic gridlines | — | std |
| Child-protector rear door locks and power window lockout control | — | std |
| Collision sensors: deactivate high-voltage traction battery | — | std |
| Electric Parking Brake with Brake Hold function | — | std |
| Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control | — | std |
| Hill Start Assist Control (HAC) | std | — |
| Intelligent Speed Limit Assist (ISLA) | std | — |
| Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist | — | std |
| Lane Tracing Assist | — | std |
| LATCH (Lower Anchors and Tethers for CHildren) includes lower anchors on outboard rear seats and tether anchors on all rear seats | — | std |
| Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection | — | std |
| Proactive Driving Assist | — | std |
| Road Sign Assist | — | std |
| Safe Exit Alert | — | std |
| Safe Exit Warning & Rear Occupant Alert | std | — |
| Toyota Safety Sense™ 3.0 | — | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Brake System (ABS) | std | std |
| Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross-Traffic Alert | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — includes Vehicle Stability Control, Traction Control, Anti-lock Brake System, Electronic Brake-force Distribution, Brake Assist and Smart Stop Technology® (SST) | std | std |
| Star Safety System™ — Traction Control | std | std |
| Anti-theft system with alarm and engine immobilizer | std | std |
Infotainment18 differ · 18 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi Connect — includes AT&T Wi-Fi hotspot and Integrated Streaming (Apple Music® and Amazon Music) compatibility. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System with Voice Recognition | std | — |
| 6-speaker audio system | — | std |
| 8-in. Toyota Audio Multimedia touchscreen with USB-A media port, hands-free phone capability and music streaming via Bluetooth® wireless technology, SiriusXM® 3-month trial subscription. | — | std |
| 8-inch Display Audio system with 6 speakers, High Resolution Touchscreen, AM/FM/HD, Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | std | — |
| Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Seek up/down, Mode) | std | — |
| Bluetooth® hands-free phone system with Voice Recognition | std | — |
| Drive Connect — includes Cloud Navigation with Google Points of Interest (POI) data, Intelligent Assistant with Hey, Toyota, and Destination Assist. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Dual USB ports (1 USB charge + data, 1 USB-C charge) | std | — |
| Five USB ports: one USB-A media port and two USB-C charging ports up front, with one USB-A and one USB-C charging port in the rear | — | std |
| In-glass AM/FM antenna | std | — |
| Qi-compatible wireless smartphone charging with charge indicator light | — | std |
| Remote Connect — remotely interact with your vehicle through the Toyota app via your smartwatch. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Safety Connect® — includes Emergency Assistance button, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification and Stolen Vehicle Locator. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Service Connect — receive personalized maintenance updates and vehicle health reports. Subscription required after trial. 4G network dependent. | — | std |
| Speed-sensitive automatic volume control | std | — |
| Wireless Android Auto™ compatibility | — | std |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay® compatibility | — | std |
Convenience8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Smart Key System with Smart Access on front doors and trunk, Push Button Start, remote keyless entry system and remote illuminated entry | — | opt |
| 12-volt Outlet (below HVAC controls) | std | — |
| Multi-function key fob with remote entry system with lock, two-stage unlock, panic, Smart Access trunk function, Push Button Start with remote illuminated entry | — | std |
| One 12V auxiliary power outlet | — | std |
| Power door locks with shift-linked automatic locking feature with anti-lockout feature | — | std |
| Power windows with auto up/down, jam protection in all positions and retained-power features | — | std |
| Power Windows with Driver's auto-down, illuminated power window switches | std | — |
| Push Button Start | — | std |
Climate3 differ · 3 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Dual zone automatic climate control with air filter, humidity sensor and rear-seat vents | — | std |
| Manual Air Conditioning | std | — |
| PTC Heater | std | — |
Seating7 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated front seats | — | opt |
| 1-piece bench folding rear seatback with fixed center headrest and outer headrests | std | — |
| 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | std |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with seatback pockets; 8-way power-adjustable front driver's seat with power lumbar support; 6-way manual passenger front seat | — | opt |
| Premium cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| Seat folding release in trunk | std | — |
| Seating capacity: 5 | std | — |
| Fabric-trimmed front seats with passenger-side seatback pocket; 6-way manual front driver's and passenger seat | std | std |
Interior16 differ · 17 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Leather-trimmed heated tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| 4.2-inch color (TFT-LCD) | std | — |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror with HomeLink® universal garage door opener | — | opt |
| 7-in. Digital Gauge Cluster — with selectable gauge display screens and fuel economy, Driver Assist, vehicle/trip information and warning messages | — | std |
| Covered center console, armrest and storage | — | std |
| Door scuff: Step Plate (plastic) | std | — |
| Leather-trimmed tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | opt |
| Passenger-side illuminated glove compartment | — | std |
| Steering wheel: Urethane | std | — |
| Tilt/telescopic steering wheel | — | std |
| Two front and two rear cup holders; two front door and two rear bottle holders | — | std |
| Tilt and Telescopic steering column | std | — |
| Carpeted Floor Mats | opt | — |
| Dual sun visors with sliding extensions and illuminated vanity mirrors | — | std |
| Overhead console with sunglasses storage | — | std |
| Trip Computer (Distance to Empty, Average Fuel Consumption, Average Vehicle Speed, Elapsed time) | std | — |
| Rearview mirror with manual day/night mode | std | std |
Exterior22 differ · 26 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Power tilt/slide moonroof | — | opt |
| 15 x 6.0J Alloy wheels | std | — |
| 16-in. Silver-finished alloy wheels | — | std |
| Acoustic noise-reducing front windshield | — | std |
| Black front side air curtains | — | std |
| Black horizontal bar front grille | — | std |
| Black rear lower diffuser | — | std |
| Black window trim | — | std |
| Bulb Rear Tail Lights | std | — |
| Chrome-finished rear "CAMRY" lettering | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside door handles | — | std |
| Color-keyed outside front door handles with touch-sensor lock/unlock feature | — | opt |
| Dual Power, Two-Tone outside mirrors (Body color top + Black bottom) | std | — |
| Grille: Black | std | — |
| LED combination taillights | — | std |
| LED combination taillights with bulb turn signal and reverse light | — | std |
| Roof-mounted shark-fin antenna | — | std |
| Washer-linked intermittent windshield wipers | — | std |
| Window Belt Moldings: Black | std | — |
| Automatic Headlamp Control | std | — |
| Solar Glass | std | — |
| Single hidden exhaust | — | std |
| Bi-LED projector low- and high-beam headlights, Automatic High Beams and auto on/off | std | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights (DRL) | std | std |
| Rear window defogger and outside mirror heater function with timer | std | std |
| Spare Tire/Wheel Temporary | std | std |
Powertrain5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Drive Configuration: FWD | std | — |
| 2.0L MPI Atkinson DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (147 HP @ 6200, 132 lb-ft @ 4500) | std | — |
| Drive Mode Select: Normal / Sport / Smart | std | — |
| Idle, Stop & Go | std | — |
| Smartstream Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) | std | — |
Chassis5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD |
|---|---|---|
| Column-mounted Motor Driven Power Steering (C-MDPS) | std | — |
| Front brakes: Ventilated Disc 11.0" | std | — |
| Front suspension: MacPherson Strut | std | — |
| Parking Brake Type: Hand lever / Mechanical Cable | std | — |
| Rear suspension: Coupled Torsion Beam Axle | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Elantra
Safety Signal 78 C
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 2 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 34 · 4 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (10), Lane Departure (10), Engine (5)
Top recalls
- critical Electrical System 26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
- high Air Bags 26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
Toyota Camry
Safety Signal 64 D
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 6 · 1 critical
Owner complaints 173 · 17 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (33), Structure (30), Electrical System (27)
Top recalls
- critical Hybrid Propulsion System 25V869000 · 55,405 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 26V511000 · 508,354 vehicles
- high Seat Belts 25V059000 · 40,922 vehicles
- moderate Back Over Prevention 25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
- moderate Electrical System 25V595000 · 591,377 vehicles
- minor Equipment 24V548000 · 33,848 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai ElantraSE FWD | Toyota CamryLE FWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $22,125 (base trim) | $28,700 (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $22,125 – $35,850 10 trims | $28,700 – $36,425 8 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Elantra Hybrid Blue | Camry HEV FF LE |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 54 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,250 | $1,300 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | 3 yr / 36,000 mi |
| Powertrain warranty | — | 5 yr / 60,000 mi |
| Roadside assistance | — | 2 yr |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
The Hyundai Elantra edges it, 91.9 to 88.8, on price, safety, fuel & range. The Toyota Camry is ahead on tech & comfort and performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2025 Hyundai Elantra scores 91.9 and the 2025 Toyota Camry 88.8. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which is cheaper, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
The 2025 Hyundai Elantra starts lower — $22,125 against $28,700, a gap of $6,575 at the trims compared here. Both are manufacturer MSRPs before destination, options and dealer charges.
Which has the better safety record, the 2025 Hyundai Elantra or the 2025 Toyota Camry?
2025 Hyundai Elantra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. 2025 Toyota Camry: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 6 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2025 Hyundai Elantra and the 2025 Toyota Camry?
Where the 2025 Hyundai Elantra wins: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (34 against 173 filed with NHTSA), starts $6,575 lower ($22,125 against $28,700 base MSRP), and has the cleaner recall record (Safety Signal 78 against 64). Where the 2025 Toyota Camry answers: it lists more comfort and tech equipment (30 points against 22.5 on the press-kit count, standard = 1, optional = ½) and makes 184 hp against 147. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars and 5 seats.