Hyundai Elantra MD or Toyota Prius XW30?

2010–2015 vs 2009–2015 · Sedan/Coupe vs Liftback

In short

Length: Elantra MD 4,550 mm, Prius XW30 4,480 mm — a 7 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra MD 485 l, Prius XW30 445 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra MD 6.2 l/100 km, Prius XW30 2.1 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra MD 97–127 kW, Prius XW30 100 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra MD 31 items (Comfort), Prius XW30 33 items (Active).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015 · 6 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Toyota Prius XW302009–2015 · 2 engines · Active, Executive, T3, T4Specifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra MD2010–2015no listings	Toyota Prius XW302009–2015no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,530 mm–4,550 mm	Length4,460 mm–4,480 mm
Width	Width1,775 mm	Width1,745 mm
Height	Height1,410 mm–1,445 mm	Height1,490 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,700 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance135 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume419 l–485 l	Trunk volume443 l–445 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,250 kg–1,340 kg	Curb weight1,380 kg–1,425 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank48 l–50 l	Fuel tank45 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2010–2015	Production years2009–2015
Body type	Body typeSedan, Coupe	Body typeLiftback
Number of engines	Number of engines6	Number of engines2
Power	Power97–127 kW (132–173 hp)	Power100 kW (136 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0	Displacement (l)1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelHybrid, Plug-in hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption6.2 l/100 km · 1.6 MPI 132	Lowest consumption2.1 l/100 km · 1.8 Plug-in Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h8.5 s · 2.0 GDI Sport	Best 0–100 km/h10.4 s · 1.8 Hybrid
Top speed	Top speed210 km/h	Top speed180 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Active
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim31 · Comfort	Items in the base trim33 · Active
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim36 · Executive
Equipment · Comfort8 · 10
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning—
Climate Control, 1-zone	Climate Control, 1-zone—	Climate Control, 1-zone✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control—	Cruise Control✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering✓
Keyless Entry	Keyless Entry—	Keyless Entry✓
Push-button Start	Push-button Start—	Push-button Start✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Digital Instrument Cluster	Digital Instrument Cluster—	Digital Instrument Cluster✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat—
Load Cover	Load Cover—	Load Cover✓
Front centre armrest	Front centre armrest—	Front centre armrest✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 4
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input✓
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 1
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety8 · 12
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Driver's Knee Airbag	Driver's Knee Airbag—	Driver's Knee Airbag✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Traction Control	Traction Control—	Traction Control✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist—	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS✓
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring—	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels—
Alloy Wheels	Alloy Wheels—	Alloy Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra MD or Toyota Prius XW30?

Length: Hyundai Elantra MD 4,550 mm, Toyota Prius XW30 4,480 mm (a 70 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,700 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 485 vs 445 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra MD or Toyota Prius XW30?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra MD uses 6.2 l/100 km (1.6 MPI 132); the most frugal Toyota Prius XW30 2.1 l/100 km (1.8 Plug-in Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra MD or Toyota Prius XW30?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra MD makes 127 kW (173 hp) (2.0 GDI Sport); the strongest Toyota Prius XW30 100 kW (136 hp) (1.8 Hybrid).

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