| Model year | 2009 |
| Make | Hyundai |
| Model | Elantra Touring |
| Style | 4dr Hatchback (2.0L 4cyl 5M) |
| Base MSRP | $17,800 |
| Options on test vehicle | iPod Cable, Carpeted Floor Mats, Bluetooth Hands-Free Phone System |
| As-tested MSRP | $18,945 |
| Drive type | Front-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Inline-4 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 1,975cc (121 cu-in) |
| Block/head material | Iron/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 4 valves per cylinder with continuously variable intake-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.1:1 |
| Redline (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 141 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 137 @ 4,600 |
| Transmission type | 5-speed manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 3.308, II = 1.962, III = 1.257, IV = 0.976, V = 0.778, FD = 4.188, R = 3.583 |
| Suspension, front | Independent, MacPherson struts, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent, multilink, coil springs and stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist rack-and-pinion power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 13.75:1 |
| Tire brand | Hankook |
| Tire model | Optimo H426 |
| Tire type | All-season |
| Tire size, front | P205/55R16 89H |
| Tire size, rear | P205/55R16 89H |
| Wheel size | 6-by-6 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Aluminum alloy |
| Brakes, front | 11.8-inch ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | 10.3-inch solid disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 5.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 8.7 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 13.4 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 16.5 @ 83.7 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 8.4 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 30 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 120 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 62.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.81 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 41.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 85.2 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 64.2 |
| Acceleration comments | With the traction control disabled, there's plenty of power to spin the tires for a good launch. Nice shift action and good ratios. Power doesn't fall off much near redline. Intuitive clutch engagement. Not really the penalty box I was expecting. |
| Braking rating | Good |
| Braking comments | Pretty crude ABS with obvious pulsing and protesting tires, but you can't argue with the impressive results. Steady stops and no signs of fade. Pedal effort/effectiveness is linear and predictable. |
| Handling rating | Good |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Steering feels a little springlike, but the car's balance is superb, right between under- and oversteer. Changes attitude/direction with the throttle -- nice! ESP on is old-school intrusive. Slalom: There's a little steering delay/gain, but once anticipated, what a hoot this car is to throw around. There's just enough rotation to keep things interesting but not so much as to be dangerous or spooky. Still, the tires' limited grip is the determining factor here despite the better-than-average athleticism in the chassis tuning. Sounds like a handling review for most Hondas, doesn't it? ESP is again conservatively tuned. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 67 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 3.6 SW |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 23 city/31 highway/26 combined |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 23.6 worst/33.6 best/25.6 average |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 14 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 2,937 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 2,998 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 60/40 |
| Length (in.) | 176.2 |
| Width (in.) | 69.5 |
| Height (in.) | 59.8 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.3 |
| Track, front (in.) | 60.6 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.5 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 34.2 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.5 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.4 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.0 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 39.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.4 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 54.7 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 24.3 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 65.3 |
| 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 |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front and rear |
| Knee airbags | Not available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Braking assist, electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Rollover protection | Not available |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard tire-pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| 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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