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Hyundai Elantra

2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Hyundai Elantra. Photo: Press photo via autoevolution.com

Hyundai has built the Elantra since 1993. Autoknowtive’s catalog has 9 of them, from the 2004 Hyundai Elantra to the 2024 Hyundai Elantra N. Body styles here: Wagon, Coupé and Hatchback. Sold new in North America, Europe and Asia.

Built
1993–today
Brand from
South Korea
Body styles
Wagon, Coupé and Hatchback
Sold new in
North America, Europe and Asia
In the catalog
9 cars

How it changed

Power went from 103 hp in the 2004 Elantra to 276 hp in the 2024 Elantra N. It got heavier along the way: 1,301 kg for the 2004 car, 1,495 kg for the 2024. The most powerful here is the 2024 Hyundai Elantra N at 276 hp (206 kW), more than 59% of the cars in the catalog. Quickest from 0 to 62 mph: the 2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe, in 9.3 s.

Every Elantra in the catalog

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe

2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe

148 hp · 0–62 mph 9.3 s · 1,219 kg

Hyundai introduced the Elantra Coupe variant to its industry-leading Elantra line-up at the 2012 Chicago Auto Show. This two-door coupe model of the Elantra sedan, available this spring, will attract even more buyers to the Elantra line-up, further expanding its appeal to savvy consumers.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

2014 Hyundai Elantra Sedan

2014 Hyundai Elantra Sedan

175 hp · 1,311 kg

The award-winning Hyundai Elantra returns for 2014 with extensive design upgrades and a more powerful GDI engine in the new Sport trim. A host of new features have also been added, while maintaining the roominess, warranty and safety that has made Elantra a three-time recipient of the ALG Residual Value Award.

Text: press release via NetCarShow

Photo: NetCarShow

Specs side by side

CarPowerTorque0–62 mphTop speedWeightEngineDriveGearboxEPA combined
2004 Elantra103 hp (77 kW)177 lb-ft (240 Nm)11.7 s118 mph (190 km/h)1,301 kg (2,868 lb)1.5 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-Speed manual26 mpg
2007 Elantra115 hp (86 kW)188 lb-ft (255 Nm)10.6 s110 mph (177 km/h)1,280 kg (2,822 lb)1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual28 mpg
2009 Elantra Touring140 hp (104 kW)137 lb-ft (186 Nm)——1,332 kg (2,937 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive5-speed manual26 mpg
2013 Elantra Coupe148 hp (110 kW)131 lb-ft (178 Nm)9.3 s—1,219 kg (2,687 lb)1.8 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual32 mpg
2014 Elantra Sedan175 hp (130 kW)154 lb-ft (209 Nm)——1,311 kg (2,890 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual31 mpg
2018 Elantra GT163 hp (122 kW)150 lb-ft (203 Nm)——1,316 kg (2,901 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed manual28 mpg
2021 Elantra104 hp (78 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)———1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed automatic DCT54 mpg
2024 Elantra104 hp (78 kW)109 lb-ft (148 Nm)———1.6 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive6-speed automatic DCT54 mpg
2024 Elantra N276 hp (206 kW)289 lb-ft (392 Nm)——1,495 kg (3,296 lb)2.0 L inline-4Front Wheel Drive8-speed automatic N DCT54 mpg

Power is the figure quoted for that version. Fuel economy is the best EPA combined rating, US models only.

Rivals

Cars from other brands in the same class, with similar power and from the same years:

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