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Used 2020 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2020 Hyundai Elantra comes in six trim levels, with three engines and three transmissions shared among them. The base SE offers a pretty limited feature set, but moving up to the SEL, the Value Edition and finally the Limited nets many improvements. The Eco offers a more fuel-efficient engine with midlevel equipment, and the Sport comes with a strong turbocharged engine.

The base engine — the only option for the SE, SEL, Value Edition and Limited trims — is a 2.0-liter four-cylinder (147 horsepower, 132 lb-ft of torque) paired to a new continuously variable automatic transmission.

The SE trim is minimally equipped with features such as steel wheels, a 60/40-split folding rear seat, Bluetooth, dual-zone automatic climate control and a six-speaker sound system. This year, you also get more standard driver safety aids such as automatic emergency braking and lane keeping assist.

Stepping up to the SEL trim gets you larger alloy wheels, a 7-inch touchscreen infotainment display, and Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration as well as blind-spot monitoring and rear cross-traffic alert. The Value Edition adds nice touches such as a sunroof, proximity lock and unlock, push-button start, a leather-wrapped steering wheel and heated seats.

As its name suggests, the Eco has a more fuel-efficient engine: a turbocharged 1.4-liter four-cylinder (128 hp, 156 lb-ft of torque) paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. It's equipped similarly to the SEL and adds proximity lock and unlock, push-button start and dual USB ports.

Compared to the Value Edition, the Elantra Limited upgrades include 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, leather upholstery, a wireless charging pad, dual USB ports, and an eight-speaker Infinity premium audio system. An optional Limited Ultimate package is also available with more features including traffic-adaptive cruise control and integrated navigation.

The Elantra Sport is equipped much like the Limited and offers several sport-oriented changes such as a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder engine (201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque), a more sophisticated multilink rear suspension with firmer tuning, 18-inch alloy wheels with grippier tires, and stronger brakes. For the 2020 model year, a six-speed manual transmission is no longer available. Only the seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is offered.

The sporty theme continues inside with a flat-bottomed steering wheel and leather-upholstered front sport seats with heating. The optional Sport Premium package offers an 8-inch touchscreen, navigation, the Infinity audio system, and Blue Link Connected Car services.

Which Elantra trim does Edmunds recommend?

This year, we think the Value Edition is the trim to get for the Elantra. Last year we picked the SEL. It's still a good deal, but for about $1,000 more, the Value Edition adds items such as a sunroof, heated seats, dual-zone auto climate control and even rear cupholders. It's worth the stretch.

Compare trims side-by-side

Comparing average pricing near
Cupertino, CA
Vehicle
Elantra SE
Elantra SEL
Elantra Value Edition
Elantra Eco
Elantra Limited
Elantra Sport
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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2 for sale near you
SEL
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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5 for sale near you
Eco
1.4L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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Limited
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Sport
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 7AM
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1 for sale near you
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Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
optional
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
optional
Not Available
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
optional
standard
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Country of final assembly
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
128 hp @ 5,500 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
156 lb-ft @ 1,400 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.4 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
7-speed automated manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
7-speed automated manual
Tire size
195/65R15
205/55R16
205/55R16
195/65R15
225/45R17
225/40R18
Wheel size
15 X 6.0-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
15 X 6.0-in
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
steel wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
31 / 41 / 35 MPG
30 / 40 / 34 MPG
30 / 40 / 34 MPG
33 / 41 / 36 MPG
30 / 40 / 34 MPG
26 / 33 / 29 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
434 / 574 miles
420 / 560 miles
420 / 560 miles
462 / 574 miles
420 / 560 miles
364 / 462 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,844 lb.
2,844 lb.
2,844 lb.
2,857 lb.
2,844 lb.
3,131 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
70.9 in.
Height
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
Length
181.9 in.
181.9 in.
181.9 in.
181.9 in.
181.9 in.
181.9 in.
Wheelbase
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
106.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
Cargo Space, Rear Seat Down or Removed
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
14.4 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
38.8 in.
40.3 in.
40.3 in.
38.8 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
Rear Head Room
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
37.3 in.
Rear Leg Room
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
35.7 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
55.3 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
$37,088
$36,698
$38,019
$39,107
$38,684
$42,688
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.49
$0.49
$0.51
$0.52
$0.52
$0.57
Depreciation
$8,081
$7,216
$8,481
$7,849
$8,790
$7,789
Financing
$2,545
$2,622
$2,661
$2,635
$2,854
$2,726
Taxes & Fees
$1,753
$1,802
$1,819
$1,795
$1,921
$1,867
Fuel
$10,614
$10,911
$10,911
$10,317
$10,911
$12,791
Insurance
$7,167
$7,167
$7,167
$7,167
$7,167
$7,486
Maintenance
$4,746
$4,798
$4,798
$6,756
$4,859
$7,441
Repairs
$2,182
$2,182
$2,182
$2,588
$2,182
$2,588
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Gray, cloth
Beige, leather
Gray, leather
Black, leather
Black, leather
Exterior
Machine Gray
Scarlet Red Pearl
Phantom Black
Stellar Silver
Fluid Metal
Symphony Silver
Quartz White Pearl
Lakeside Blue
Machine Gray
Scarlet Red Pearl
Phantom Black
Stellar Silver
Fluid Metal
Symphony Silver
Quartz White Pearl
Lakeside Blue
Machine Gray
Scarlet Red Pearl
Phantom Black
Stellar Silver
Fluid Metal
Symphony Silver
Quartz White Pearl
Lakeside Blue
Machine Gray
Scarlet Red Pearl
Phantom Black
Symphony Silver
Quartz White Pearl
Lakeside Blue
Machine Gray
Scarlet Red Pearl
Phantom Black
Stellar Silver
Fluid Metal
Symphony Silver
Quartz White Pearl
Lakeside Blue
Scarlet Red Pearl
Intense Blue
Ceramic White
Phantom Black
Stellar Silver
Fluid Metal