| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2010 |
| Make | Hyundai |
| Model | Elantra |
| Style | Blue 4dr Sedan (2.0L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $14,865 |
| Options on test vehicle | Comfort Package ($1,700 -- includes air-conditioning, AM/FM/XM/CD/MP3 audio system with six speakers, iPod/USB/auxiliary input, cruise control), Carpeted Floor Mats ($95). |
| As-tested MSRP | $16,660 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,975cc (121cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Cast iron/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 10 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 138 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 136 @ 4,600 |
| Transmission type | Five-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I: 3.308; II: 1.962; III: 1.189; IV: 0.844; V: 0.660; R: 3.583; Final: 4.188 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | MacPherson strut |
| Suspension, rear | Multilink |
| Steering type | Speed-proportional power steering |
| Tire brand | Kumho |
| Tire model | Solus KH16 |
| Tire type | All-season front and rear |
| Tire size, front | 195/65R15 |
| Tire size, rear | 195/65R15 |
| Wheel size | 15-by-5.5 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Steel |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Disc |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.3 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 12.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.3 @ 84.7 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 7.9 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 32 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 127 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 64.3 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.80 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 41.2 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 77.1 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 67.5 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Remarkably peppy off the line with aggressive gearing in 1st and 2nd, but 3rd is much taller. Shifter is tight and precise, but a bit of a reach. Clutch uptake is linear and intuitive (no traction control). |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | Good pedal feedback, little dive, good fade resistance. Some front-end wiggle when it was hunting for grip. |
| Handling rating | Very good |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Unnatural steering feels like winding a spring rather than pushing hydraulic fluid around, but there's plenty of grip with neutral behavior and a flat attitude. Minimal understeer. (No ESP) Slalom: After killing numerous cones due to bizarre steering feel and response, the car exhibits uncommon neutrality, poise and grip. The steering ruins it, however, and feels "stepped" where 45 degrees of input produces a far different yaw response then say, 48 degrees. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 2,518 |
| Temperature (°F) | 63.1 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 4.6 |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 26 city/35 highway/29 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 25.2 |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 14 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,723 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,817 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 62.4/37.6 |
| Length (in.) | 177.4 |
| Width (in.) | 69.9 |
| Height (in.) | 58.3 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 104.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.7 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.7 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 33.9 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 35.0 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 37.6 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.6 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 55.1 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 14.2 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 5 years/60,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 10 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 7 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not available |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Dual front |
| Head airbags | Front and rear |
| Antilock brakes | Four-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire-pressure monitoring |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | 5 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | 4 stars |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | 4 stars |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | 4 stars |
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