Hyundai Elantra Information
Safety · Fuel Efficiency · MPG
Hyundai Elantra Safety
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has conducted 2 recalls, 0 investigations of reports of a defective product, and recorded 4 safety complaints filed against this vehicle.
Crash Test Results (ratings out of 5):
| Year | Variation | Overall Rating | Front Crash Rating (Driver) |
Front Crash (Passenger) |
Side Crash (Driver side) |
Side Crash (Passenger side) |
Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 2020 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2019 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2018 | 2018 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2017 | 2017 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | 4 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2016 | 2016 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2015 | 2015 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2015 | 2015 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2014 | 2014 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2014 | 2014 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2013 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2013 | 2013 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Hyundai Elantra 2 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2012 | 2012 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Early Release | 4 | 5 (picture) | 2 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2012 | 2012 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD Later Release | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 (picture) | 5 | 4 |
| 2011 | 2011 Hyundai Elantra 4 DR FWD | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2010 | 2010 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2009 | 2009 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2008 | 2008 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 2007 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 5 | 4 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2006 | 2006 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2005 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2004 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2004 | 2004 Hyundai Elantra 5-DR Wagon w/SAB | Not Rated | 5 | 4 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 2003 | 2003 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | 4 |
| 2002 | 2002 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | Not Rated |
| 2001 | 2001 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. w/SAB | Not Rated | 4 | 5 | 5 (picture) | 4 | Not Rated |
| 2000 | 2000 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 5 (picture) | 4 | 3 | 1 | Not Rated |
| 1999 | 1999 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated | 3 | 1 | Not Rated |
| 1998 | 1998 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 3 | 3 | 3 (picture) | 1 | Not Rated |
| 1997 | 1997 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 3 | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1996 | 1996 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 3 | 3 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1995 | 1995 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 | 1 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1994 | 1994 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 4 | 1 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
| 1993 | 1993 Hyundai Elantra 4-DR. | Not Rated | 1 | 2 | Not Rated | Not Rated | Not Rated |
Fuel Efficiency
Hyundai has manufactured models of Elantra for 28 years. They average 27.0 combined miles per gallon, with the latest 2020 Elantra above average at 29 combined MPG.
Government regulators estimate the fuel cost of the 2020 Elantra to be $1,350 per year. This estimate is based on 15,000 miles driven, 55% city driving and 45% highway driving, and regular gasoline.
Compared to other vehicles, you spend $500 less over 5 years compared to an average vehicle.
The Elantra consumes about 11 barrels of petroleum per year, according to the standard estimate of 15,000 miles driven. Most of the world's petroleum comes from countries like Russia, Saudi Arabia, the U.S., and Iraq.
The Elantra emits 310 grams of CO2 per mile, or roughly 4,650,000 grams per year. To put this into perspective, a normal tree absorbs about 21,000 grams of CO2 per year, so about 221 trees would offset these emissions. The Elantra does not have start-stop technology.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Elantra | 29 | 33 | 26 |
| 2019 Hyundai Elantra | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2018 Hyundai Elantra | 35 | 40 | 32 |
| 2017 Hyundai Elantra | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2016 Hyundai Elantra | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2015 Hyundai Elantra | 30 | 36 | 27 |
| 2014 Hyundai Elantra | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2013 Hyundai Elantra | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2012 Hyundai Elantra | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2010 Hyundai Elantra | 29 | 34 | 25 |
| 2009 Hyundai Elantra | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2008 Hyundai Elantra | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2007 Hyundai Elantra | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2006 Hyundai Elantra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2005 Hyundai Elantra | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2004 Hyundai Elantra | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2003 Hyundai Elantra | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2002 Hyundai Elantra | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2001 Hyundai Elantra | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2000 Hyundai Elantra | 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 1999 Hyundai Elantra | 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 1998 Hyundai Elantra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1997 Hyundai Elantra | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 1996 Hyundai Elantra | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1995 Hyundai Elantra | 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 1994 Hyundai Elantra | 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 1993 Hyundai Elantra | 21 | 26 | 19 |
MPG breakdown by model options
The Hyundai Elantra has 82 different model options on record with the EPA since 1993. For the most accurate MPG estimates, find your exact model below.
| Vehicle Model | Combined MPG | Highway MPG | City MPG |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 34 | 40 | 30 |
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 36 | 41 | 33 |
| 2020 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 30 | 37 | 26 |
| 2020 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 33 | 26 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 32 | 37 | 28 |
| 2019 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 36 | 26 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 35 | 40 | 32 |
| 2019 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 33 | 26 |
| 2019 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 32 | 37 | 28 |
| 2018 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 36 | 26 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 33 | 26 |
| 2018 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2018 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 35 | 40 | 32 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 32 | 37 | 28 |
| 2017 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 36 | 26 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.4 L | 35 | 40 | 32 |
| 2017 4-dr, Automatic (AM7), 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 29 | 33 | 26 |
| 2017 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 31 | 37 | 28 |
| 2016 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 36 | 27 |
| 2016 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 35 | 24 |
| 2016 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 35 | 24 |
| 2015 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2015 4-dr, Automatic (S6), 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2015 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 36 | 27 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 31 | 37 | 27 |
| 2014 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 30 | 36 | 27 |
| 2014 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 34 | 24 |
| 2014 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2013 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2013 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2012 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2012 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2011 4-dr, Automatic 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2011 4-dr, Manual 6-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 32 | 38 | 28 |
| 2010 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 34 | 26 |
| 2010 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 29 | 34 | 25 |
| 2009 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2009 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2008 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2008 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2007 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 28 | 33 | 25 |
| 2007 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 27 | 33 | 24 |
| 2006 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2006 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2006 Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2005 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2005 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2004 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 2004 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 26 | 31 | 23 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2003 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2003 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2003 Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 22 |
| 2002 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2002 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2001 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2001 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 25 | 30 | 21 |
| 2000 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 2000 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 1999 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 22 | 28 | 19 |
| 1999 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 2.0 L | 24 | 30 | 21 |
| 1998 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 27 | 20 |
| 1998 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1997 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 1997 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1997 Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 28 | 20 |
| 1996 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 23 | 29 | 20 |
| 1996 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 24 | 29 | 21 |
| 1995 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 22 | 27 | 19 |
| 1995 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 1995 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 1995 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 21 | 26 | 18 |
| 1995 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 1994 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 1994 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 1994 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 21 | 26 | 19 |
| 1993 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.6 L | 22 | 26 | 19 |
| 1993 4-dr, Automatic 4-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 22 | 26 | 20 |
| 1993 4-dr, Manual 5-spd, 4-cyl, 1.8 L | 21 | 26 | 19 |