Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i

Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0 petrol description

Hatchback Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i has been produced from September, 2000 to August, 2003. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 141 horsepower on 6000 rpm - this is the most powerfull Hyundai Elantra 2000 - 2003 version and torque 182 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, it has no turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 260 000 and 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 2000 2.0i has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i fuel consumption is 8.8 litres per 100km (11.4 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 12 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 55 litres or 14.53 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 620 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 780 kilometers on highway.

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.

With the same engine there is also Hyundai Elantra version with manual gearbox (Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1.4 seconds faster (in 9.1 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 8.2 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 2000

Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i technical data

Model: Hyundai Elantra 2.0i
Body style: Hatchback
Production period: 2000. September ... 2003. August 
Engine: 1975 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 211 g/km
Power: 141 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 182 NM ON 4500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Top speed: 198 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.8 (combined) 12.0 (urban) 6.9 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres (14.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.50m (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 2000 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 2000 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 [2000 - 2003] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Hyundai Elantra 2000 1.6i Sep 2000 — Aug 2003

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.6 Petrol 107 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2000 1.6 1.6 Petrol 107 HP - Automatic (4)
Hyundai Elantra 2000 1.8 1.8 Petrol 132 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i Sep 2000 — Aug 2003

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds

2.0 Petrol 141 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2000 2.0i Sep 2000 — Aug 2003

Most powerfull petrol version (141 HP)

2.0 Petrol 141 HP 8.8 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Elantra 2001 2.0 CRDi Jan 2001 — Aug 2003 2.0 Diesel 112 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Elantra 2000 reviews
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