Diesel, hybrid and petrol · 1993–2026
Hyundai Elantra
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the Hyundai Elantra. By the official figures, the 2026 uses 4.7 L/100km: 60 mpg UK, 50 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 4.7 L/100km
- 2026 official
- UK mpg
- 60 mpg
- US mpg
- 50 mpg
- On a full tank
- 1,000 km
- 47 L tank
What a Elantra costs to run
At today's average petrol prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.94/L petrol | $13.82 per 100 km | $1,520 |
| Australia | $2.41/L petrol | $11.33 per 100 km | $1,257 |
| United Kingdom | £1.74/L petrol | £13.19 per 100 miles | £923 |
| United States | $4.35/gal petrol | $8.70 per 100 miles | $1,174 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
CN7, seventh generation, 2022–2023
Specs for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra 2.0 MPi Go (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- CN7, seventh generation
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,450 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Ground clearance
- 150 mm
- Boot
- 458 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder naturally aspirated petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 112 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
Economy
- Emissions standard
- Euro 5
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Ownership
- Tyres
- 195/65 R15
CN7, 2021–2027
Specs for the 2.0 Active sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- CN7
- Built
- 2021-2027
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,675 mm
- Width
- 1,825 mm
- Height
- 1,420 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,302 kg
- Boot
- 474 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 110 kW
- Torque
- 180 Nm
- Gearbox
- CVT
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6 L/100km
- CO₂
- 155 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 47 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- Airbags
- 7
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
Sixth generation (AD), 2018–2020
Specs for the 2020 Hyundai Elantra Active 2.0 petrol automatic (Australia); other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Medium
- Generation
- Sixth generation (AD)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,620 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Ground clearance
- 140 mm
- Turning circle
- 10.6 m
- Kerb weight
- 1,365 kg
- Gross vehicle mass
- 1,820 kg
- Boot
- 458 L
- Towing (braked)
- 1,200 kg
- Towing (unbraked)
- 600 kg
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 112 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 167 g/km
- Emissions standard
- Euro 5
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2016
- Airbags
- 6
Ownership
- Tyres
- 205/55 R16
AD, 2017–2020
Specs for the 2.0 Active sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- AD
- Built
- 2017-2020
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,570 mm
- Width
- 1,800 mm
- Height
- 1,440 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,300 kg
- Boot
- 458 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,999 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 112 kW
- Torque
- 192 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 7.2 L/100km
- CO₂
- 169 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2016
- Airbags
- 6
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
- Android Auto
- Yes
MD, 2012–2016
Specs for the 1.8 Active sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- MD
- Built
- 2012-2016
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,549 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,430 mm
- Wheelbase
- 1,755 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,319 kg
- Boot
- 419 L
Engine
- Engine
- 1.8 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,898 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 124 kW
- Torque
- 201 Nm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 8 L/100km
- CO₂
- 169 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 50 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2011
- Airbags
- 6
HD, 2007–2011
Specs for the 2.0 SX sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- HD
- Built
- 2007-2011
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,529 mm
- Width
- 1,775 mm
- Height
- 1,435 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,700 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,185 kg
- Boot
- 419 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,694 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 104 kW
- Torque
- 169 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.7 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 48 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★☆
- ANCAP tested
- 2007
- Airbags
- 6
XD, 2001–2006
Specs for the 2.0 sedan; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Small
- Generation
- XD
- Built
- 2001-2006
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- FWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,501 mm
- Width
- 1,748 mm
- Height
- 1,453 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,630 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,241 kg
- Boot
- 402 L
Engine
- Engine
- 2.0 L 4-cylinder petrol
- Engine size
- 1,795 cc
- Cylinders
- 4
- Aspiration
- Naturally aspirated
- Power
- 93 kW
- Torque
- 172 Nm
- Gearbox
- 4-speed automatic
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 6.5 L/100km
- Fuel tank
- 53.5 L
- Minimum petrol
- 91 RON
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2026 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2025 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2024 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2023 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2022 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Petrol | 7.6 L/100km | 37 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2021 | Hybrid | 4.7 L/100km | 60 mpg | 50 mpg | — |
| 2020 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2019 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Petrol | 8.4 L/100km | 34 mpg | 28 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Petrol | 7.4 L/100km | 38 mpg | 32 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Petrol | 8.1 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Petrol | 8.7 L/100km | 32 mpg | 27 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Petrol | 9.8 L/100km | 29 mpg | 24 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Petrol | 9.1 L/100km | 31 mpg | 26 mpg | — |
| 2003 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2002 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2001 | Petrol | 9.4 L/100km | 30 mpg | 25 mpg | — |
| 2000 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1999 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1998 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1997 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1996 | Petrol | 10.2 L/100km | 28 mpg | 23 mpg | — |
| 1995 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1994 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
| 1993 | Petrol | 10.7 L/100km | 26 mpg | 22 mpg | — |
Hyundai Elantra questions
What is the fuel consumption of the Hyundai Elantra?
The 2026 Hyundai Elantra uses 4.7 L/100km by its official figures: 60 mpg in UK gallons and 50 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a Hyundai Elantra cost to run a year?
At today's average petrol prices and a typical year's driving: $1,520 in New Zealand, $1,257 in Australia, £923 in United Kingdom, $1,174 in United States.
How far does a Hyundai Elantra go on a full tank?
About 1,000 km (621 miles) from its 47 L tank at its official fuel use.
How much can a Hyundai Elantra tow?
1,200 kg braked, for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra 2.0 MPi Go (Australia).
How big is the Hyundai Elantra's boot?
458 L, for the 2023 Hyundai Elantra 2.0 MPi Go (Australia).
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