2010 Hyundai Elantra
MSRP
$15,849
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Midsize
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
8.1
energuide estimate - hwy
5.7
engine type
Gas I4
displacement
2.0L/121
sae net horsepower @ rpm
138 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
136 @ 4600
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
53
wheelbase
104.3
length, overall
177.4
width, max w/o mirrors
69.9
height, overall
58.3
trunk volume
14.2
Passenger Volume
97.9
Base Curb Weight
2723
Cruising Range - City
1538.24
Cruising Range - Hwy
2185.92
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
1500
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
150
Fuel System
MPI
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.58
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
4.19
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
60
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
90
Total Cooling System Capacity
7.0
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
0.91
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.67
Front Tire Size
P195/65TR15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65TR15
Spare Tire Size
T125/80D15
Front Wheel Size
15 x 5.5
Rear Wheel Size
15 x 5.5
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
15.4
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.13
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
33.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10.8 x -TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Front Head Room
40.0
Front Leg Room
43.5
Front Shoulder Room
55.6
Front Hip Room
54.2
Second Head Room
37.6
Second Leg Room
35.0
Second Shoulder Room
55.1
Second Hip Room
54.0
Track Width, Front
60.7
Track Width, Rear
60.7
Min Ground Clearance
5.9
Expand
Click to view full mechanical, feature and safety details.

Hyundai’s Elantra sedan has the distinction of the largest cabin in the class, which helps give an airy feeling to its occupants. However, the exterior design hasn’t changed to reflect that of the new Elantra Touring. All models get a 140-hp 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine with either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic. Interior is comfortable, but not terribly glamorous.

Pros

Comfortable, reliable

Cons

Uninspiring