Review and specifications
2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
The Hyundai Elantra GT is redesigned for 2018 and quite different from its sedan counterpart. It offers an attractive, European-influenced design, an uncluttered interior, and nimble handling. Its ride comfort is a bit stiff, and the car isn’t particularly quiet. The civilized base powertrain is responsive and managed a decent 28 mpg overall. The uplevel Sport version brings a firmer suspension, an extra 40 horsepower, and optional advanced safety systems. The car’s low-slung stance makes it an effort to climb in and out, but once in, the front seats are comfortable and there is adjustable lumbar support. The hatchback makes it easy to carry a bicycle when the rear seat are folded down. The car comes with a lot of equipment for the money, and the controls are easy to use.
- Market value
- $20,650
- Fuel
- Conventional
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Seats
- 5
At a glance
Model data
Overview
- Powertrain
- Conventional
- Body style
- 4-door hatchback
- Drive type
- FWD
- Transmission
- Sequential, 7-speed
- Category
- Small sedans/hatchbacks
- Generation began
- 2018
Pricing
- Original MSRP range
- $20,650 - $24,600
Ratings
- Road test score
- 79/100
Fuel economy
- EPA city
- 25 MPG
- EPA highway
- 32 MPG
- EPA combined
- 27 MPG
- Tested city
- 19 MPG
- Tested highway
- 38 MPG
- Tested overall
- 28 MPG
- Annual fuel cost
- $1,390
- Cruising range
- 390 miles
Road tests
- 0-30 mph
- 3.3 sec
- 0-60 mph
- 8.7 sec
- 60-0 mph braking
- 127 ft
- Avoidance speed
- 54.5 mph
- Test status
- Test Completed
Dimensions
- Length
- 171 in
- Width
- 71 in
- Height
- 58 in
- Wheelbase
- 104 in
- Weight
- 2,950 lb
- Maximum load
- 850 lb
- Towing capacity
- 0 lb
Interior
- Seating
- 5 people
- Front head room
- 5.5 in
- Front leg room
- 43 in
- Rear head room
- 3 in
- Rear leg room
- 26 in
- Luggage
- 2+2+0
Environmental impact
- Air pollution score
- 5/10
- Greenhouse gas score
- 6/10
- SmartWay
- No
Brand context
About Hyundai
<p>From low-cost sedans to three-row electric SUVs, Hyundai has a model for almost every kind of customer. Most new Hyundai vehicles are stylish, functional, and competitively priced, but the brand overall ranks around the middle in Consumer Reports’ reliability and owner satisfaction ratings. Performance for individual models and years varies widely, with some standouts and a few laggards. The core Hyundai lineup includes low-cost compact Elantra and midsized Sonata sedan. SUVs include the subcompact Kona and compact Tucson, plus the midsized Santa Fe and larger Palisade, both of which offer hybrid powertrains and three-row seating. In our testing, most Hyundai models are available with a hybrid drivetrain, which adds power and smoothness while improving fuel economy. The Ioniq electric models are high-tech, well-designed, and can charge quite rapidly at public DC fast charging stations.</p>
Vehicle ID: 15703 First published: July 22, 2020 Updated: June 4, 2026
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