A used Hyundai Elantra or a used Toyota Corolla: two very popular economy compacts on the Quebec used car market. Both are reliable and affordable, and they appeal to different buyers.
Quick overview
| Criterion | Hyundai Elantra | Toyota Corolla |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | Equipment + price | Reliability + resale value |
| Fuel economy | Very low consumption | Very low consumption (Hybrid even lower) |
| Factory warranty | Longer | Standard |
| Resale value | Good | Excellent |
Equipment and price
The Elantra generally offers more equipment for the price and benefits from Hyundai's longer factory warranty, which is useful on a recent used model. The Corolla costs a little more but recovers more of its value at resale.
Reliability and fuel economy
The Corolla is a reliability benchmark, with simple mechanics that often reach 300,000 km, and a very fuel-efficient Hybrid version. The modern Elantra is reliable too, and economical. For both, maintenance history comes first, so get a pre-purchase inspection.
Winter
Both are front-wheel drive: with good winter tires (mandatory from December 1 to March 15), they handle Quebec winters very well.
Verdict
The Corolla for maximum reliability and resale value; the Elantra for more equipment at the same price. See our Hyundai Elantra and used Toyota Corolla listings, or the used sedans.