Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i

Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 petrol description

Hatchback Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i has been produced from August, 2003 to December, 2006. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Hyundai Elantra 2003 - 2006 version and torque 186 Nm (Newton metres) on 4500 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 260 000 to 430 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier  ...  This Hyundai Elantra 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 208 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.6 litres per 100km (13.2 km/l), city fuel economy - 10.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 720 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 900 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this Hyundai real everyday fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100 km, which is 16% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real Hyundai Elantra fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also Hyundai Elantra version with automatic gearbox (Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1.4 seconds later (in 10.4 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 11 % - 8.4 litres per 100 km.
Hyundai Elantra 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Hyundai Elantra 2003

Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i technical data

Model: Hyundai Elantra 2.0i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2003. August ... 2006. December 
Engine: 1975 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 183 g/km
Power: 143 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 186 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 208 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 9.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.6 (combined) 10.2 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.8 l/100km (26.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.52m (length) 1.72m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.1 meters
Trunk capacity: 415 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1222 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 1800 kg

Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i engine G4GC

Engine reliability and common problems:

Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature sensor.
Overall, this engine can last around 260,000 to 430,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1975 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.1 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info
Power 136 - 143 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 179 - 186 NM ON 4500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Kia Sportage Kia Ceed Hyundai Sonata Hyundai Tucson and 4 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Hyundai Elantra hatchback [2003 - 2006] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Hyundai Elantra 2003 1.6i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2003 1.6i Aug 2003 — Jul 2006 1.6 Petrol 105 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Elantra 2003 1.8 1.8 Petrol 132 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9 seconds

2.0 Petrol 143 HP 7.6 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0i Aug 2003 — Jul 2006

Most powerfull petrol version (143 HP)

2.0 Petrol 143 HP 8.4 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Elantra 2003 2.0 CRDi Aug 2003 — Jan 2006 2.0 Diesel 112 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2003 reviews
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