Hyundai Elantra II
The Hyundai Elantra II (1996–2000): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States and Canada.
Model codes: J2, J3 · Sold in: United States and Canada
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | – | 4,420–4,515 mm |
| Width | – | 1,700–1,735 mm |
| Height | – | 1,395–1,460 mm |
| Wheelbase | – | 2,550 mm |
| Seats and space | ||
| Luggage space (EPA) | 340–906 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | 2,633–2,690 L EPA | – |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia, US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
595 complaints for model years 1996–2000. 98 crashes · 7 fires · 78 injuries · 3 deaths
- Transmission and drivetrain 100
- Engine 91
- Airbags 88
- Electrical system 61
- Visibility and wipers 29
- Fuel system 27
Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints
All 15 versions of the Hyundai Elantra II
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United States 7 versions
Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Drive | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–20002MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1999–2000 | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1996–1998(FFS) (MPFI) | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 19982MODE CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 251 g/km |
| 1998 | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA | 230 g/km |
| 1996–1997(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 22–23 MPG (10.2–10.7 L/100 km) EPA | 240–251 g/km |
| 1997(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE CLKUP | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 23 MPG (10.2 L/100 km) EPA | 240 g/km |
Canada 8 versions
Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).
| Years and version | Engine | Fuel | Gearbox | Consumption (combined) | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2000Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle | 223 g/km |
| 1999–2000Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228 g/km |
| 1999–2000Compact | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 242 g/km |
| 1999–2000Station wagon: Small | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 248 g/km |
| 1997–1998Compact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.1–10.5 L/100 km 5-cycle | 232–242 g/km |
| 1997–1998Compact | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.7–9.8 L/100 km 5-cycle | 223–225 g/km |
| 1997–1998Station wagon: Small | 1.8 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | 10.4–10.6 L/100 km 5-cycle | 239–244 g/km |
| 1997–1998Station wagon: Small | 1.8 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | 9.9–10.0 L/100 km 5-cycle | 228–230 g/km |
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Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.