Comparison tool

Two vehicles, one set of assumptions

Pick up to four exact EPA configurations. All get the same mileage, driving mix, and energy prices — so the difference you see is the vehicles, not the assumptions. Gasoline and electricity are always priced separately; MPGe is never treated as MPG.

Vehicle A

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Vehicle A: Year

Vehicle A: Make

Vehicle A: Model

Selected: 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue · 1.6L 4-cyl · 6-speed automated manual · FWD · details

Vehicle B

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Vehicle B: Year

Vehicle B: Make

Vehicle B: Model

Selected: 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid · 1.8L 4-cyl · CVT (continuously variable) · FWD · details

Shared assumptions — applied to both vehicles

Miles driven per year12,000 mi

mi/year

Driving mix55% city / 45% highway

Gasoline (regular) priceEPA avg

$/gal

At these assumptions, the 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue costs $6.47 less per month ($78/year, $390 over five years) than the 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid. This is the measured energy-cost difference only — not a statement that either vehicle is better.

2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

Per month

$74.17$80.64

Per year

$890$968

5 years

$4,450$4,840

Full cost and efficiency comparison between 2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue, 2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid
Measure	2026 Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Blue	2026 Toyota Corolla Hybrid	Difference (A − B)
Cost per month	$74.17	$80.64	-$6.47
Cost per year	$890	$968	-$78
Cost over 5 years	$4,450	$4,840	-$390
Cost per mile	7.4¢/mi	8.1¢/mi	-0.7¢
Annual energy used	222.5 gal	241.9 gal	different units listed separately
EPA efficiency	54 MPG combined	50 MPG combined	—