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Used 2022 Hyundai Elantra Sedan Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2022 Elantra is available in five main trim levels: SE, SEL, N Line, Limited and high-performance N. But there's also the Elantra Hybrid, which comes in Blue and Limited trims. Here's what you get on each:

SE
Starts things off with:

  • 147-horsepower 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine
  • Continuously variable automatic transmission (CVT)
  • Cloth upholstery
  • Height-adjustable driver's seat
  • Manually adjustable air conditioning
  • 8-inch touchscreen
  • Android Auto and Apple CarPlay smartphone integration (with wireless connectivity)
  • Dual USB ports
  • Four-speaker audio system

Standard safety equipment on all Elantras includes:

  • Forward collision mitigation (warns you of an impending collision and applies the brakes in certain scenarios)
  • Blind-spot collision-avoidance assist (alerts you if a vehicle in the next lane is in your blind spot and may apply the brakes to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Rear cross-traffic collision-avoidance assist (warns you if a vehicle is in your blind spot while reversing and may apply the brakes to avoid or minimize a collision)
  • Lane keeping assist (steers the Elantra back into its lane if it begins to drift over the lane marker)
  • Driver attention warning (issues an alert if sensors determine you are becoming fatigued)
  • Safe Exit Warning (warns of an approaching vehicle before passengers exit the parked vehicle)
  • Lane keeping system (makes minor steering corrections to help keep the vehicle centered)
  • Rear automatic braking (brakes if sensors detect an imminent collision with an object behind the vehicle)

SEL
Adds more convenience features, such as:

  • Keyless entry and push-button start
  • Dual-zone automatic climate control
  • Satellite radio
  • Six-speaker audio system

Options for the SEL include:

  • Convenience package
    • Adaptive cruise control (maintains a driver-set distance between the Elantra and the car in front)
    • Enhanced forward collision mitigation system
    • Leather-wrapped steering wheel
    • Heated front seats
    • Wireless smartphone charging pad
    • 10.25-inch fully digital gauge cluster
  • Premium package
    • Dark chrome front grille
    • LED headlights and taillights
    • Sunroof
    • Eight-speaker Bose premium audio system
    • Power-adjustable driver's seat
    • Hyundai Digital Key (can use select smartphones as a key to the vehicle)

Limited
This top-of-the-line trim comes loaded with all the SEL's optional features plus:

  • Leather-trimmed seats
  • 10.25-inch touchscreen with navigation
  • Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (non-wireless)
  • Enhanced voice recognition system
  • Rear parking sensors (alert you to obstacles that may not be visible in front of or behind the vehicle when parking)

Elantra Hybrid Blue
The Blue trim gets similar standard equipment to the SEL, but it is not eligible for the Convenience and Premium packages. But it does have:

  • Hybrid powertrain with 1.6-liter engine and 139 hp
  • EPA-estimated 54 mpg combined
  • Six-speed automatic transmission
  • Heated front seats
  • Heated mirrors
  • LED taillights

Elantra Hybrid Limited
Combines the hybrid powertrain with the Limited's features. It also has

  • 50 mpg combined
  • Ventilated front seats
  • Driver's seat and mirror memory settings

N Line
It's equipped similarly as the standard SEL but is sportier thanks to:

  • 201-hp turbocharged 1.6-liter engine
  • Six-speed manual transmission or a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission
  • 18-inch alloy wheels with available performance tires
  • Sport-tuned springs and shock absorbers and a more sophisticated rear suspension design for better handling
  • Special exterior styling details
  • Combination leather and cloth seats

Elantra N
Similarly equipped to the Limited but adds performance and distinctive styling with:

  • Turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine good for 276 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque
  • Six-speed manual transmission or eight-speed dual-clutch automatic
  • 19-inch alloy wheels with high-performance summer tires
  • Bigger brakes
  • Variable sport exhaust
  • Electronically controlled limited-slip differential (helps maximize available traction during hard acceleration)
  • The more sophisticated rear suspension design from the N Line, plus adaptive dampers
  • Unique exterior fascia
  • Elantra N-specific steering wheel
  • Sport front seats with additional bolstering

Which Elantra trim does Edmunds recommend?

There's really no bad pick here. Get the Elantra SEL for overall value. It has some desirable extras over the base SE trim plus the availability of a couple of exclusive option packages. But know that the base engine's acceleration can seem underwhelming. For superior performance, get the sporty N Line or full-on Elantra N. The high fuel economy of the Elantra Blue makes it a compelling choice as well.

Compare trims side-by-side

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Vehicle
Elantra SE
Elantra SEL
Elantra Blue
Elantra N Line
Elantra Limited
Elantra N
Vehicle
SE
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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Blue
1.6L 4cyl gas/electric hybrid 6AM
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N Line
1.6L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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Limited
2.0L 4cyl CVT
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1 for sale near you
N
2.0L 4cyl Turbo 6M
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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
standard
standard
Satellite radio
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
optional
Not Available
Not Available
standard
Not Available
Parking assistance
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
Not Available
standard
standard
Upholstery
cloth
cloth
cloth
leather/cloth
leather
leather/sueded microfiber
Heated seats
Not Available
optional
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
optional
Not Available
standard
standard
Not Available
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Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications

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
139 hp
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
147 hp @ 6,200 rpm
276 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Engine torque
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
195 lb-ft
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
132 lb-ft @ 4,500 rpm
289 lb-ft @ 2,100 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
2.0 l
1.6 l
1.6 l
2.0 l
2.0 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
continuously variable-speed automatic
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed automated manual
6-speed manual
continuously variable-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Tire size
195/65R15
205/55R16
205/55R16
235/40R18
225/45R17
245/35R19
Wheel size
15 X 6.0-in
16 X 6.5-in
16 X 6.5-in
18 X 7.5-in
17 X 7.0-in
19 X 8.0-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
painted 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
33 / 43 / 37 MPG
31 / 41 / 35 MPG
53 / 56 / 54 MPG
25 / 34 / 28 MPG
31 / 41 / 35 MPG
22 / 31 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
11.0 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
12.4 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
409 / 533 miles
384 / 508 miles
583 / 616 miles
310 / 422 miles
384 / 508 miles
273 / 384 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
premium unleaded (required)
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
35.4 ft.
N/A
35.4 ft.
38.4 ft.
Curb weight
2,725 lb.
2,725 lb.
2,965 lb.
2,954 lb.
2,725 lb.
3,186 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.3 in.
5.3 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
5.5 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
71.9 in.
Height
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
55.9 in.
55.7 in.
55.7 in.
Length
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
184.1 in.
Wheelbase
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
107.1 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
14.2 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
40.6 in.
38.7 in.
38.7 in.
39.9 in.
Front Leg Room
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
42.3 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 in.
56.5 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
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
38.0 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 in.
55.6 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®
$27,721
$28,493
$28,267
$32,934
$29,669
$39,299
Average Cost Per Mile
$0.37
$0.38
$0.38
$0.44
$0.4
$0.52
Depreciation
$8,579
$8,625
$8,940
$8,384
$9,461
$10,470
Financing
$3,009
$3,079
$3,463
$3,621
$3,494
$4,539
Taxes & Fees
$387
$387
$387
$387
$387
$387
Fuel
$6,236
$6,604
$4,279
$8,252
$6,604
$11,722
Insurance
$4,433
$4,619
$4,433
$4,433
$4,391
$4,433
Maintenance
$3,670
$3,772
$5,358
$6,189
$3,925
$6,080
Repairs
$1,407
$1,407
$1,407
$1,668
$1,407
$1,668
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Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Colors

Interior
Medium Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Medium Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Medium Gray, cloth
Black, cloth
Black w/Red Stitch, leather/cloth
Melange/Light Gray, leather
Black, leather
Black w/Blue Stitch, leather/sueded microfiber
Exterior
Scarlet Red Pearl
Calypso Red
Fluid Metal
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Portofino Gray
Intense Blue
Electric Shadow
Phantom Black
Quartz White
Scarlet Red Pearl
Calypso Red
Fluid Metal
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Portofino Gray
Intense Blue
Electric Shadow
Phantom Black
Quartz White
Scarlet Red Pearl
Fluid Metal
Ceramic White
Electric Shadow
Phantom Black
Intense Blue
Scarlet Red Pearl
Fluid Metal
Ceramic White
Electric Shadow
Phantom Black
Intense Blue
Lava Orange
Scarlet Red Pearl
Calypso Red
Fluid Metal
Shimmering Silver Pearl
Portofino Gray
Intense Blue
Lava Orange
Electric Shadow
Phantom Black
Quartz White
Ceramic White
Cyber Gray
Performance Blue
Phantom Black
Intense Blue