The Toyota Corolla is one of the most fuel efficient, compact vehicles in Toyota's vehicle lineup. A fan favorite for those who commute or just love to have a smaller car with 5 passenger seating options, the Corolla has continuously pushed the compact car standard higher and higher with Toyota's dedication to safety, comfort, and technology.

The 2019 Corolla proves to follow the same suit, providing drivers with great fuel economy and the features that they would expect from a 2019 Toyota vehicle. Priced way below most of the competition, and the Toyota Camry, the Corolla makes a great affordable vehicle for just about anyone.

Over the year, the Corolla has gained some competitors from many other big name brands, however, Toyota has always figured out a way to make the Corolla stand out and out perform its competition. Let's take a look at how the Corolla stacks up against its top three rivals and see exactly what features make it stand out.

Toyota Corolla Vs Honda Civic

The rivalry of the Toyota Corolla and Honda Civic is one that has been going on for years with each vehicle having its own strengths and weaknesses. Both cars are highly sought after for their compact size and great fuel economy, however, the Corolla has some stand out features that make it a stronger competitor when it comes to the 2019 models. The 2019 Toyota Corolla advantages include:

• Better Fuel Economy (32 Miles Per Gallon Vs 29 Miles Per Gallon)
• Larger Fuel Tank (13.2 Gallons Vs 12.4 Gallons)
• Lower MSRP ($18,700 VS $19,450)

Toyota Corolla Vs Hyundai Elantra

The Hyundai Elantra has been one of Hyundai's best performing vehicles over the past decade and it has made great strides in all aspects of the vehicle's features. This has placed it in the ring with the Corolla going toe to toe on many of the Corolla's signature equipment and features. We have compared the two side by side and have found that the Corolla has a few standout features that are worth mentioning when comparing it against the 2019 Elantra. These features include:

• Better Fuel Economy (32 Miles Per Gallon Vs 29 Miles Per Gallon)
• More Passenger Volume ( 98 Cu. Ft Vs 96 Cu. Ft)
• More Trim Levels Available (8 Trim Levels Vs 6 Trim Levels)

Toyota Corolla Vs Chevrolet Cruze

As for the domestic competition, the Corolla has many that are worth mentioning, however, we are going to be focusing on one of the most popular vehicles, the Chevrolet Cruze. The Cruze, although still relatively new, has rapidly joined the ranks of many veteran compact cars in the industry. When compared to the Toyota Corolla, it has many of the same features and equipment. We did notice a few important features to point out that the Corolla had that makes it a little more appealing when compared to the 2019 Cruze. These features include:

• More Front Legroom (42.3" Vs 42.0")
• Free Maintenance (24 Months Vs 12 Months)
• Better Speaker System (6 Speakers Vs 4 Speakers)