Hyundai Elantra VI

Hyundai Elantra VI
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The Hyundai Elantra VI (2017–2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 23 versions in the European Union, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: AD

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationEuropeNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,570 mm RDW4,290–4,620 mm TC–
Width1,800 mm RDW1,780–1,800 mm TC1,800 mm
Height1,450 mm RDW1,400–1,450 mm TC1,435 mm
Wheelbase2,700 mm RDW2,640–2,700 mm TC2,700 mm
Front track–1,550–1,560 mm TC–
Rear track–1,550–1,570 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,195 kg RDW1,275–1,391 kg TC1,185–1,433 kg
Mass in running order1,295 kg RDW––
Gross vehicle weight1,770 kg RDW––
Towing, braked trailer300 kg RDW––
Towing, unbraked trailer300 kg RDW––
Seats and space
Seats5 RDW––
Doors4 RDW––
Luggage space (EPA)–396–708 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)–2,718–2,747 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed200 km/h RDW–190–200 km/h
0–100 km/h––10.6–11.3 s
Torque––144–154 Nm

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2017: ★★★★★ · 2018–2020: ★★★★☆

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,651 complaints for model years 2017–2020. 82 crashes · 23 fires · 51 injuries · 4 deaths

  • Engine 738
  • Electrical system 216
  • Transmission and drivetrain 152
  • Body and structure 143
  • Steering 117
  • Lights 107

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 23 versions of the Hyundai Elantra VI

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European Union 6 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and versionEnginePowerFuelCO₂EU registrations
2017–20201.6 L93 kW (126 PS)Petrol152–154 g/km6,758
2017–20201.6 L94 kW (128 PS)Petrol152–158 g/km3,662
2017–20191.6 L100 kW (136 PS)Diesel116–118 g/km1,596
20181.6 L100 kW (136 PS)Petrol116 g/km32
20171.6 L141 kW (192 PS)Petrol154 g/km2,720
20171.6 L150 kW (204 PS)Diesel116 g/km100

United States 8 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 versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2017–2020SIDI1.4 LPetrol7-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive35–36 MPG (6.5–6.7 L/100 km) EPA155–159 g/km
2017–2020SIDI1.6 LPetrol7-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive28–29 MPG (8.1–8.4 L/100 km) EPA190–200 g/km
2017–2020SIDI1.6 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive25–26 MPG (9.0–9.4 L/100 km) EPA219–226 g/km
2018–2020SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA203 g/km
20202.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)Front-wheel drive34–35 MPG (6.7–6.9 L/100 km) EPA161–164 g/km
2017–20202.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive29–30 MPG (7.8–8.1 L/100 km) EPA187 g/km
2017–20192.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive32–33 MPG (7.1–7.4 L/100 km) EPA169–175 g/km
2018SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed manualFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA210 g/km

Canada 9 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2018–2020Full-size1.6 LPetrol7-speed automated manual8.3–8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle194–205 g/km
2018–2020Full-size1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual9.2–9.6 L/100 km 5-cycle218–226 g/km
2018–2020Mid-size1.6 LPetrol7-speed automated manual8.1 L/100 km 5-cycle189–192 g/km
2018–2020Mid-size1.6 LPetrol6-speed manual9.0–9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle214–221 g/km
2018–2020Full-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle205–207 g/km
2020Mid-size2.0 LPetrolContinuously variable (CVT)6.8 L/100 km 5-cycle161 g/km
2017–2020Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed manual7.9–8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle187–204 g/km
2018–2020Full-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic8.4 L/100 km 5-cycle198–200 g/km
2017–2019Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic7.4–8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle174–206 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.