Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Sonata
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Toyota Corolla
|
Hyundai Sonata
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 60.99 lakh | Rs 1.03 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1600 cc | 1999 cc | |
| Engine power | 120 hp | 152 hp | |
| Engine torque | 154 Nm | 192 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | — | 5 | |
| Length | — | 4900 mm | |
| Width | — | 1860 mm | |
| Height | — | 1445 mm | |
| Wheelbase | — | 2840 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L | |
| Boot space | — | 510 L | |
| Tyre size | — | 235/45R18 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 100,000 km, whichever comes first | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| Colours | Attitude Black, Metal Stream Metallic, Super White, Celestite Gray, Strong Blue | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | No | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic climate control | No | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | |
| Power steering | No | Yes | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | No | Yes | |
| Push-button start | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | No | Yes | |
| Auto hold | No | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | |
| Leather seats | No | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| Rear door side curtains | No | Yes | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | |
| Auto child lock | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Toyota Corolla vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Toyota Corolla or the Hyundai Sonata?
The Toyota Corolla is cheaper. It starts at Rs 60.99 lakh ex-factory, Rs 42.31 lakh less than the Hyundai Sonata, which starts at Rs 1.03 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Toyota Corolla or the Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Toyota Corolla 1.6 MT: 120 hp).
Which has more safety features, the Toyota Corolla or the Hyundai Sonata?
The Toyota Corolla 1.6 MT has 2 airbags and 8 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Toyota Corolla and Hyundai Sonata prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
