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2026 Hyundai Elantra
2026 Hyundai Sonata

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2026 Hyundai Elantra
MSRP $22,999 - $32,099
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2026 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $36,099 - $40,699
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Mechanical
Engine
Regular Unleaded I-4 Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4 Regular Unleaded I-4
Displacement
2.0 L/122 1.6 L/98
2.5 L/152
Fuel System
Sequential MPI Gasoline Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
Horsepower
147 hp @ 6200 rpm 201 hp @ 6000 rpm
290 hp @ 5800 rpm 191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque
132 ft-lb @ 4500 rpm 195 ft-lb @ 1500 rpm
311 ft-lb @ 1650 rpm 181 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive All-Wheel Drive
Transmission
Intelligent Variable (IVT) -inc: drive mode selection 7-Speed Dual Clutch (DCT) -inc: steering-wheel mounted paddle shifters and drive mode selection
8-Speed Wet Dual-Clutch -inc: REV match, drive mode select, shift-by-wire electronic shift button and paddle shifters 8-Speed Electronic Automatic -inc: drive mode select, shift-by-wire electronic shift button and paddle shifters
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
7.5 - 8.4 L/100 km
9.9 - 10.1 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
5.9 - 6.7 L/100 km
7.0 - 7.3 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
6.8 - 7.6 km
8.6 - 8.8 km
Fuel Capacity
47.0 L
60.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Standard
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Standard
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlights
Standard
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Standard
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
CD Player
Not Available
Not Available
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Power Outlet
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Standard
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Standard
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Standard
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Standard
Standard
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Standard
Standard
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
988 - 1,031 mm
975 mm
Front Leg Room
1,074 mm
1,171 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,435 mm
1,471 mm
Rear Head Room
947 mm
950 mm
Rear Leg Room
965 mm
884 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,412 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
402 L
442 L
Front Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,720 mm
2,840 mm
Length, Overall
4,709 mm
4,910 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,826 mm
1,859 mm
Height, Overall
1,415 - 1,420 mm
1,445 mm
Min Ground Clearance
135 - 140 mm
135 mm
Base Curb Weight
1,275 - 1,370 kg
1,655 - 1,680 kg
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P225/45HR17 P235/40WR18 P205/55HR16
P245/40WR19 P235/45VR18
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15 P225/45HR17 P235/40WR18 P205/55HR16
P245/40WR19 P235/45VR18
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Standard
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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