Hyundai Elantra 2000 Hatchback

This generation of Hyundai Elantra has been produced from January, 2000 to August, 2003. 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 107 to 141 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 2000 hatchback average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.4 to 8.8 litres per 100km, but for diesel engine - approximately 6.4 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Hyundai Elantra 2000 hatchback petrol engine version is Hyundai Elantra 1.6i, consuming 7.4 litres per 100km.
According to user reviews, Hyundai Elantra real-world fuel consumption is on average the same as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average the same for petrol engines and the same for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Hyundai Elantra modification.

Hyundai Elantra 2000 hatchback CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 176 to 211 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 176 grams of CO2 per kilometer.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 9.1 seconds has Hyundai Elantra 2.0i version, conversely the tardiest one is Hyundai Elantra 2.0 CRDi reaching this speed only in 11.7 seconds. The maximum top speed is 206 km/h for the 2.0 petrol 4-cylinder 141 hp version (Hyundai Elantra 2.0i).

Lenght of Hyundai Elantra is 450 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Hyundai Elantra is about 2 cm longer than Opel Vectra, but 2 cm shorter than Toyota Avensis hatchback. Hyundai Elantra gross weight is from 1770 to 1910 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 10 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 relatively cheap - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 800 €. Users calculated Hyundai Elantra 2000 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2000 € cost per year and 0.25 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 48%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 32% 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 safety

During safety testing Hyundai Elantra has obtained 3 stars from five, which means average safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Hyundai Elantra is evaluated with three stars, and for pedestrian protection Hyundai Elantra got two stars.

Hyundai Elantra prices

Hyundai Elantra 2000 - 2003 hatchback price in Latvia is from 800 € to 900 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Hyundai Elantra price is very low - Hyundai Elantra is approximately for 37 percents cheaper then average hatchbacks of this age (compare hatchbacks 2000 - 2003 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.