Hyundai Elantra 2016 engine produces 2 HP less power than Hyundai Elantra 2014, but torque is 54 NM more than Hyundai Elantra 2014.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
6.7
6.9
Hyundai Elantra 2016 consumes 0.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Elantra 2014, which means that by driving the Hyundai Elantra 2016 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 30 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
53 litres
50 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
790 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
890 km on highway
920 km on highway
Engines
Engine production duration:
9 years
16 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Kia Ceed, Hyundai i30, Kia XCeed
Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i30
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Elantra 2014 might be a better choice in this respect.
Hydraulic tappets:
yes
no
The Hyundai Elantra 2016 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure.
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Elantra 2016 is 2 cm longer than the Hyundai Elantra 2014, 3 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity:
408 litres
420 litres
Despite its longer length, Hyundai Elantra 2016 has 12 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Elantra 2014. This could mean that the Hyundai Elantra 2016 uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable.
