Hyundai Elantra

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
2007 Hyundai Elantra
2009 Hyundai Elantra Touring
2013 Hyundai Elantra Coupe
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
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
2018 Hyundai Elantra GT
2021 Hyundai Elantra
2024 Hyundai Elantra
2024 Hyundai Elantra N
Specs side by side
| Car | Power | Torque | 0–62 mph | Top speed | Weight | Engine | Drive | Gearbox | EPA combined |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Elantra | 103 hp (77 kW) | 177 lb-ft (240 Nm) | 11.7 s | 118 mph (190 km/h) | 1,301 kg (2,868 lb) | 1.5 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-Speed manual | 26 mpg |
| 2007 Elantra | 115 hp (86 kW) | 188 lb-ft (255 Nm) | 10.6 s | 110 mph (177 km/h) | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) | 1.6 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 28 mpg |
| 2009 Elantra Touring | 140 hp (104 kW) | 137 lb-ft (186 Nm) | — | — | 1,332 kg (2,937 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 5-speed manual | 26 mpg |
| 2013 Elantra Coupe | 148 hp (110 kW) | 131 lb-ft (178 Nm) | 9.3 s | — | 1,219 kg (2,687 lb) | 1.8 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 32 mpg |
| 2014 Elantra Sedan | 175 hp (130 kW) | 154 lb-ft (209 Nm) | — | — | 1,311 kg (2,890 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 31 mpg |
| 2018 Elantra GT | 163 hp (122 kW) | 150 lb-ft (203 Nm) | — | — | 1,316 kg (2,901 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed manual | 28 mpg |
| 2021 Elantra | 104 hp (78 kW) | 109 lb-ft (148 Nm) | — | — | — | 1.6 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic DCT | 54 mpg |
| 2024 Elantra | 104 hp (78 kW) | 109 lb-ft (148 Nm) | — | — | — | 1.6 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 6-speed automatic DCT | 54 mpg |
| 2024 Elantra N | 276 hp (206 kW) | 289 lb-ft (392 Nm) | — | — | 1,495 kg (3,296 lb) | 2.0 L inline-4 | Front Wheel Drive | 8-speed automatic N DCT | 54 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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