2000-2006 Elantra OverviewHyundai Elantra Overview (2000 - 2006)
2000 - 2006
Tech Specs Summary
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- 113 - 129 mph
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- 9.1 - 11.7 seconds
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- 104 - 141 hp
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- 28.6 - 38.6 mpg
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- 2,762 - 3,157 lbs
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- 14.7 - 43.2 ft3
This generation of the Hyundai Elantra was produced by the Korean manufacturer Hyundai between 2000 - 2006. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Fastback. There are five power levels available from either a 1.6 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2 L Inline 4 Turbo diesel engine. It has macpherson strut front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Elantra is the Hyundai Elantra 2.0 which scores 2.3★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 137 hp and a power/weight ratio of 20.81 lb/hp it has a top speed of 128 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.1 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Hyundai Elantra 2.0 CRDi is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 3.5★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 560 miles and can store 14.7-43.2 cubic feet of cargo. It also has a towing capacity of 3,086 lbs.
Euro NCAP Results
