Hyundai Elantra 2003 Hatchback

This generation of Hyundai Elantra has been produced from August, 2003 to December, 2006. We can provide information about 6 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Hyundai is available with three petrol engines with displacement from 1.6 to 2.0 litres and power of from 105 to 143 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 112 HP. All engines have a timing belt driven camshaft, which requires more frequent service than a timing chain, but replacing timing belt is less expensive, and these engines are generally slightly more fuel efficient and quieter (What is an engine chain and belt?).
The car is available with both manual (4 versions), as well as automatic (2 versions) gearbox.

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Hyundai Elantra 2003 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.1 to 8.4 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Hyundai Elantra 2003 hatchback petrol engine version is Hyundai Elantra 1.6i, consuming 7.1 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Hyundai Elantra real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 13 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy. For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Hyundai Elantra modification.

Hyundai Elantra 2003 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 170 to 200 grams per kilometer, but for diesel engine - approximately 169 grams per kilometer. From Hyundai Elantra with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Hyundai Elantra 1.6i which produces an average of 170 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9 seconds has Hyundai Elantra 2.0i version, conversely the tardiest one is Hyundai Elantra 1.6i reaching this speed only in 13 seconds. The maximum top speed is 208 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 143 hp version (Hyundai Elantra 2.0i).

Lenght of Hyundai Elantra is 452 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Hyundai Elantra is about 2 cm longer than Opel Vectra, but 4 cm shorter than Ford Mondeo hatchback. Hyundai Elantra gross weight is from 1770 to 1910 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 7 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles. Hyundai Elantra trunk space is 415 litres, by folding down all rear seats boot capacity can be increased to 1401 litres.

This Hyundai is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia) for around 900 €. According to user reviews, average Hyundai Elantra repair costs are 55 € per year. Users calculated Hyundai Elantra 2003 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2500 € cost per year and 0.24 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 53%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 27% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Hyundai Elantra for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Hyundai Elantra prices and costs.

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Hyundai Elantra prices

Hyundai Elantra 2003 - 2006 hatchback price in Latvia is from 700 € to 1300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Hyundai Elantra price is very low - Hyundai Elantra is approximately for 50 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2003 - 2006 prices). The reason of Hyundai Elantra low price could be its poor quality (see below) so we recommend particularly examine the car before purchase and do not choose it only by price.