Segment: Compact
Infotainment: Apple CarPlay Android Auto
Production years: 2016, 2017, 2018
Hyundai brought the sixth generation of the Elantra in 2015 at the Los Angeles Auto show, and it was bigger and more upmarket than its predecessor.
The Korean automaker was riding the high tides in 2015 as its cars were known worldwide. The Elantra was one of its mass-market vehicles that sold well and were fighting in the small-sized sedans segment against the likes of the Mazda 3 or the Honda Civic.
With its fresh design and angled, organic-shaped headlights underlined by LED daytime running lights, the Elantra sported a bold front fascia. Its broad, hexagonal grille fitted with chromed horizontal slats left offered the image of a sporty vehicle, even though it was just a regular, family-oriented sedan. On the sides, on the lower bumper, the Korean vehicle featured round fog lamps fitted inside vertical, boomerang-shaped scoops. The profile had an ascending look and a beltline that stretched from the front fenders to the rear taillights. Its tall and short deck at the back and wide, raked-forward windscreen further emphasized the car's sporty look.
Inside, though, there was nothing sporty in it for most versions. The car's front bucket seats barely had the much-needed bolstering for keeping their occupants in place during high-speed cornering, specific for a sporty vehicle. Still, they offered a comfortable ride, and the driver could enjoy the well-designed instrument cluster fitted with two large dials and a 4.2" color TFT display between them. Atop the center stack, Hyundai installed the infotainment system. Depending on the market, all trim levels of the sixth-generation Elantra came equipped with a 7" touchscreen for the infotainment system.
Under the hood, the automaker installed only gasoline-powered engines paired with six-speed manual transmissions. A six-speed automatic was offered at extra cost.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L 6AT (128 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 94.1 KW @ 6300 RPM 128 HP @ 6300 RPM 126 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 114 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM 155 Nm @ 4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 121 mph (195 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/61.6 in (1,554/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2756 lbs (1250 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3968 lbs (1800 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 43.6 mpg US (5.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 34.6 mpg US (6.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 162 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6AT (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 109.6 KW @ 6200 RPM 149 HP @ 6200 RPM 147 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 179 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/61.6 in (1,554/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2976 lbs (1350 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3924 lbs (1780 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 37 mpg US (6.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 32 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US version |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6MT (147 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 109.6 KW @ 6200 RPM 149 HP @ 6200 RPM 147 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 132 lb-ft @ 4500 RPM 179 Nm @ 4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 14 gallons (53.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 137 mph (220 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/55 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 179.9 in (4569 mm) |
Width: | 70.9 in (1801 mm) |
Height: | 57.1 in (1450 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 61.2/61.6 in (1,554/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.3 in (2700 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.3 in (135 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.2 cuFT (459 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.27 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2767 lbs (1255 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3880 lbs (1760 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26.1 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 36.2 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Notes |
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US version |