Perfectly average in every way, the Toyota Corolla is thoroughly competent, but not at all interesting.
Pros Decent value Flexible Corolla iM hatchback Refined demeanor Roomy interior Great safety record
Cons Won’t win a drag race No high-end options Light on personality CVT can drone on
The 2018 Toyota Corolla ranked #15 in Compact Cars. Currently the Toyota Corolla has a score of 8.3 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 44 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Great gas mileage User-friendly infotainment system High predicted reliability rating
Cons Uninspiring engine Humdrum handling Lower-rent interior than rivals
Pros Responsive CVT Comfortable front seats Roomy backseat Touchscreen graphics quality Estimated gas mileage
Cons Ride quality Steering feel Droning sounds from CVT Modest power at highway speeds Some low-grade plastic interior trim No Apple CarPlay, Android Auto connectivity
The 2018 Hyundai Elantra ranked #11 in Compact Cars. Currently the Hyundai Elantra has a score of 8.4 out of 10 which is based on our evaluation of 34 pieces of research and data elements using various sources.
Pros Good gas mileage Lots of available features Larger-than-average cargo space Great predicted reliability
Cons Unimpressive engines Lower safety scores than many rivals
Pros Fuel economy Available safety features Hands-free trunk access available Handling Multimedia system Apple CarPlay and Android Auto available
Cons Bland interior design and materials Backseat headroom Many active safety features only in expensive packages Road noise
