Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Hyundai ELANTRA Touring
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA and Hyundai ELANTRA Touring contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Hyundai ELANTRA and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring.
When comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA Touring has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $4,900 to $13,491 while a used 2012 Hyundai ELANTRA Touring is priced between $4,866 to $13,092.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA’s base engine makes 148 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring base engine makes 138 horsepower. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 486 miles. The ELANTRA Touring is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai ELANTRA Touring. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA Touring has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room. The Hyundai ELANTRA and Hyundai ELANTRA Touring are comparable in regards to front head room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ELANTRA has an average safety rating of 4.64 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,345
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$17,789
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,200 - $33,990
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$15,995
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
N/A
Category Starting MSRP Range:
N/A
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,428
Price Range:
$4,900 - $13,491
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$9,328
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$6,854 - $17,003
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
154
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
121,810
# Good or Great Deals:
46
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$8,169
Price Range:
$4,866 - $13,092
Category Avg Price:
N/A
Category Avg Price Range:
N/A
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
36
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
116,043
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA Touring
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
N/A
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
5.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 9.4
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.8
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 43Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Wagon
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
GLS, Limited
Hyundai ELANTRA Touring Trim Levels
GLS, SE
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.64 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
3 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
131 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
138 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
136 foot-lbs @ 4600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.047 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 38 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
23 / 31 / 26
Range (city/hwy):
322 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Backup camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
95.6 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
39.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.7 inches
Cargo Space:
24.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
65.3 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 3rd-row seat folded down:
Not applicable
Overall Interior Volume:
125.5 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2661 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
178.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2937 lbs
Width:
69.5 inches
Height:
59.8 inches
Length:
176.6 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 5.5 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P195/65R15
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Diamond / Black Noir Pearl / Midnight Black
Blue
Blue Sky Metallic / Indigo Blue Pearl / Indigo Night
Gold
Desert Bronze
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic / Titanium Gray Metallic
Red
Red Allure
Silver
Radiant Silver / Shimmering Air Silver / Shimmering Silver
White
Shimmering White
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Atlantic Blue / Vivid Blue
Gold
Not available
Gray
Titanium Gray Metallic
Red
Chilipepper Red / Volcanic Red
Silver
Shimmering Silver
White
Monaco White / Polar White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige / Camel
Gray
Gray
Black
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Not available
Black
Black
