2026 Hyundai Elantra vs 2026 Toyota Crown
Too close to call: Hyundai Elantra 90.3 vs Toyota Crown 89.3 with these weights. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
2026 Hyundai Elantra
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas midsize sedan with 7 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Elantra Hybrid B…
2026 Toyota Crown
The 2026 Toyota Crown is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid midsize sedan with 2 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Crown Hybrid AWD, is EPA-ra…
2026 Hyundai Elantra
Toss-upToo close to call: Hyundai Elantra 90.3 vs Toyota Crown 89.3 with these weights. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips.
| Category · weight | 2026 Toyota Crownoverall 89.3 | 2026 Hyundai Elantraoverall 90.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 76.4 | 100 |
| Safetyw 4 | 98.9 | 83 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 89.3 | 90.3 |
Toyota Crown: model-level data · Hyundai Elantra: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and the answer flips.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPToyota Crown
Top recalls
- minorBack Over Prevention25V744000 · 1,024,407 vehicles
Hyundai Elantra
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V308000 · 54,337 vehicles
- highAir Bags26V254000 · 2,931 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Toyota Crown | Hyundai Elantra | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | HEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Crown Hybrid AWD | Elantra Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 41 | 54 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,500 | $1,150 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
Too close to call: Hyundai Elantra 90.3 vs Toyota Crown 89.3 with these weights. The Toyota Crown is ahead on safety. Raise the safety weight from 4 to 4.5 and it flips. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Elantra scores 90.3 and the 2026 Toyota Crown 89.3. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Toyota Crown or the 2026 Hyundai Elantra?
2026 Toyota Crown: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Hyundai Elantra: 5 NHTSA stars, grade C, 2 recalls. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.