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2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

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2012 Hyundai Elantra
Starting Price:
$15,345
Estimated MPG:
28 city | 38 hwy
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2012 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Provision

Airbags

Head airbags:
Curtain 1st and 2nd row
Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
XM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Child Safety

Child safety locks:
Yes

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional electric power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
40.0 "
Front Leg Room:
43.6 "
Overall height:
56.5 "
Overall Length:
178.3 "
Overall Width:
69.9 "
Rear Head Room:
37.1 "
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 "
Wheelbase:
106.3 "

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.30 : 1
Displacement:
110 cu.in.
Horse Power:
148 hp
Size:
1.8 L
Vehicle Emissions:
ULEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
I-4
Drive type:
front-wheel
Engine liters:
1.8
Fuel tank capacity:
12.8gal.
Horsepower:
148hp @ 6,500RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
regular unleaded
Torque:
131 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
Transmission:
6 speed manual

Fuel Consumption

City:
28 mpg
Highway:
38 mpg

Instrumentation

External temp:
External temperature display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
5

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Strut
Rear Suspension Type:
Torsion beam

Tires

Diameter:
15.0"
Prefix:
P
Profile:
65
Speed Rating:
T
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Yes
Type:
AS
Width:
195 mm

Transmission

Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
60 months

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
2,661 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight:
3,792 lbs.
Max cargo capacity:
15 cu.ft.

Wheels

Diameter:
15
Rim Type:
None steel
Width:
6

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Bumpers
: body-color
Door mirrors
: body-color
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 4
Power door mirrors
Rear cargo
: trunk

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Front beverage holders
Garage door transmitter
: HomeLink
Illuminated entry
Overhead console
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Rear beverage holders
Rear door bins
Remote keyless entry
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

AM/FM radio
CD player
MP3 decoder
Speakers
: 6

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Delay-off headlights
Front reading lights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: I-4
Drive type
: front-wheel
Engine liters
: 1.8
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 28mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 38mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 12.8gal.
Horsepower
: 148hp @ 6,500RPM
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: regular unleaded
Torque
: 131 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed manual
Variable intake manifold
Variable valve control

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Brake assist
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Occupant sensing airbag
Overhead airbag
Panic alarm
Perimeter/approach lights
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
: w/storage
Front seats
: bucket
Max seating capacity
: 5
Rear seat center armrest
Rear seats
: bench
Split folding rear seat

Specs and Dimensions

Air Pollution Score (AP)
: 5
Compression ratio
: 10.30 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 81.0mm x 87.2mm (3.19" x 3.43")
Engine displacement
: 1.8 L
Engine horsepower
: 148hp @ 6,500RPM
Engine torque
: 131 lb.-ft. @ 4,700RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,775mm (69.9")
Exterior height
: 1,435mm (56.5")
Exterior length
: 4,529mm (178.3")
Front headroom
: 1,016mm (40.0")
Front hiproom
: 1,359mm (53.5")
Front legroom
: 1,107mm (43.6")
Front shoulder room
: 1,420mm (55.9")
Greenhouse Gas Score (GG)
: 8
GVWR
: 1,720kg (3,792lbs)
Interior cargo volume
: 419 L (15 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 419 L (15 cu.ft.)
Passenger volume
: 2,707L (95.6 cu.ft.)
Rear headroom
: 942mm (37.1")
Rear hiproom
: 1,339mm (52.7")
Rear legroom
: 841mm (33.1")
Rear shoulder room
: 1,392mm (54.8")
Turning radius
: 5.3m (17.4')
Wheelbase
: 2,700mm (106.3")

Suspension/Handling

Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 195/65TR15.0
Front tires
: 205/55HR16.0
Front wheel independent suspension
Power steering
Rear tires
: 195/65TR15.0
Rear tires
: 205/55HR16.0
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 15"
Wheel size
: 16"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 60 months/60,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 84 months/ unlimited distance
Powertrain warranty
: 120 months/100,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 60 months/ unlimited distance
Optional Features

Convenience Features

Air conditioning
Optional
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Optional
Speed control
Optional
Telescoping steering wheel
Optional

Entertainment Features

Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Optional
Wireless phone connectivity
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Front fog lights
Optional

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Optional

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