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Used 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT Hatchback Trims Comparison

Trim level differences

The 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback is available in base and Sport trim levels. The base GT comes with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine (161 horsepower, 150 pound-feet of torque) that drives the front wheels through either a six-speed manual transmission or a six-speed automatic. The GT Sport upgrades to a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder (201 hp, 195 lb-ft) and either the manual transmission or a seven-speed, dual-clutch automatic.

Standard features on the base Elantra GT include 17-inch alloy wheels, a rearview camera, LED running lights, a height-adjustable driver seat, 60/40-split folding rear seats, Bluetooth, an 8-inch touchscreen interface, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay, a USB port and satellite radio.

Getting the base trim's optional Style package is likely worth the cost. It adds blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, keyless ignition and entry, dual-zone automatic climate control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, a power-adjustable driver seat and heated front seats.

The GT Sport has the contents of the Style package as standard plus the more powerful engine, bigger brakes, 18-inch wheels, a more sophisticated sport-tuned suspension, LED headlights, an electronic parking brake, upgraded gauges and leather upholstery.

The base GT can also be had with the Tech package, which includes the Sport's bigger brakes, electronic parking brake and LED headlights plus a panoramic sunroof, ventilated front seats, Blue Link communications, a navigation system, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, a wireless smartphone charging pad and a seven-speaker Infinity audio system.

If the GT Sport doesn't have them already, the above features are included in the GT Sport's Tech package. It also includes adaptive cruise control, forward collision warning and automatic braking, lane departure warning and intervention, automatic high beams and a driver inattention warning system.

Which Elantra GT trim does Edmunds recommend?

Though it costs considerably more than the base trim level, the Sport is the one to get. Its sharper and more composed handling (courtesy of a more sophisticated rear suspension design) and stronger engine make it more fun to drive. It also comes standard with features that you'll probably want but are optional on the base version. Still not sold? With the automatic transmission, the Sport gets better fuel economy than the base GT.

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Troy, MI
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Features

Features

Bluetooth
standard
standard
Navigation
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite radio
standard
standard
Keyless Ignition
Not Available
standard
Cruise control
standard
standard
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Not Available
Parking assistance
Not available
Not available
Upholstery
premium cloth
leather
Heated seats
Not Available
standard
Cooled/Ventilated seats
Not Available
Not Available
Folding rear seats
standard
standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
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Specifications

Specifications

Drivetrain
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
Engine power
162 hp @ 6,200 rpm
201 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Engine torque
150 lb-ft @ 4,700 rpm
195 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Engine displacement
2.0 l
1.6 l
Engine configuration
inline 4
inline 4
Transmission
6-speed manual
6-speed manual
Tire size
225/45R17
225/40R18
Wheel size
17 X 7.0-in
18 X 7.5-in
Wheel type
alloy wheels
alloy wheels
Run flat tires
Not available
Not available
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Fuel economy

Fuel economy

City/Hwy/Combined MPG
23 / 31 / 26 MPG
22 / 29 / 25 MPG
City/Hwy/Combined MPGe
Not applicable
Not applicable
Fuel Capacity
14.0 gal.
14.0 gal.
Driving Range (city/hwy)
322 / 434 miles
308 / 406 miles
Fuel Type
regular unleaded
regular unleaded
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Dimensions

Dimensions

Turning circle
34.8 ft.
34.8 ft.
Curb weight
2,901 lb.
3,014 lb.
Ground Clearance
5.9 in.
5.9 in.
Overall Width with Mirrors
Overall Width without Mirrors
70.7 in.
70.7 in.
Height
57.7 in.
57.7 in.
Length
170.9 in.
170.9 in.
Wheelbase
104.3 in.
104.3 in.
Seating Capacity
Cargo Space
24.9 cu. ft.
24.9 cu. ft.
Front Head Room
39.1 in.
39.1 in.
Front Leg Room
42.2 in.
42.2 in.
Front Shoulder Room
56.2 in.
56.2 in.
Rear Head Room
38.5 in.
38.5 in.
Rear Leg Room
34.8 in.
34.8 in.
Rear Shoulder Room
55.4 in.
55.4 in.
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5-Year Ownership Costs

5-Year Ownership Costs

True Cost to Own®
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Average Cost Per Mile
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Depreciation
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Financing
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Taxes & Fees
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Fuel
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Insurance
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Maintenance
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Repairs
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Colors

Colors

Interior
Beige, cloth
Black, cloth
Black w/Red Stitching, leather
Exterior
Scarlet Red Pearl
Ceramic White
Black Noir Pearl
Electric Blue Metallic
Summit Gray
Symphony Air Silver
Scarlet Red Pearl
Ceramic White
Black Noir Pearl
Electric Blue Metallic
Summit Gray
Symphony Air Silver