Hyundai Elantra Touring vs Hyundai Elantra GT Compare price, expert/user reviews, mpg, engines, safety, cargo capacity and other specs at a glance.

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2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
GLS FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$9,012
34 listings nationwide
3 GREAT deals
7 GOOD deals

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2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
FWD
CarGurus Instant Market Value
$23,951
45 listings nationwide
4 GREAT deals
6 GOOD deals

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Expert Reviews Reviews from CarGurus experts.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
GLS FWD
Rob Feeman Review:

Popular with buyers who seek a well-equipped, budget-oriented hatchbac...

The Good: The 2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring hatchback continues to offer ample ca...

The Bad: Currently at the end of its first generation, the Elantra Touring look...

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2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
FWD
Kyree Rollerson Preview:

The Hyundai Elantra GT, a compact hatchback, carries over unchanged for 2020. It competes with the Honda Civic Hatchback, Subaru Impreza Hatchback, and Volkswagen Golf. The Base and ...

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User Reviews Reviews from CarGurus users who have driven or owned the car.

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
GLS FWD
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Kay writes:
Great roomy car, handles well.
Handling Ranked 2012 Toyota Matrix S worse.
"Tighter in curves"
Back Seats Ranked 2012 Toyota Matrix S worse.
"Comfy"
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Sanka writes:
This was a surprising car. I didnt even know what it was, I just had an old honda crv and wanted a newer car t...
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2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
FWD
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Specs

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
GLS FWD
2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
FWD
Powertrain 6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
FWD
Fuel Economy, City
23 MPG
23 MPG
25 MPG
Fuel Economy, Highway
30 MPG
31 MPG
32 MPG
Fuel Tank Volume 14 gal 14 gal
Engine
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Gasoline
Power
138 hp @ 6,000 RPM
138 hp @ 6,000 RPM
161 hp @ 6,200 RPM
Torque
136 lb-ft @ 4,600 RPM
136 lb-ft @ 4,600 RPM
150 lb-ft @ 4,700 RPM
Cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
4 cylinders
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
10.1:1
11.5:1
Displacement
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
2,000 cc
Bore x Stroke
3.23 in x 3.68 in
3.23 in x 3.68 in
3.19 in x 3.82 in
Safety
ABS Brakes Optional Standard
Driver Airbag Optional Standard
Passenger Airbag Optional Standard
Front Side Airbags Optional Standard
Curtain Airbags Optional Standard
NHTSA Crash Test Results
Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Front Crash Driver -- 4 stars
Front Crash Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Crash Overall -- 4 stars
Side Barrier Driver -- 5 stars
Side Barrier Passenger -- 4 stars
Side Pole Driver -- 5 stars
Rollover -- 5 stars
Comfort and Convenience
Air Conditioning Optional Standard
CD Player Optional --
Radio Optional Standard
Power Windows Optional Standard
Power Door Locks Optional Standard
Driver Power Seats Optional --
Passenger Power Seats Standard --
Interior
Maximum Seating 5 seats 5 seats
Front Legroom 43.5 in 42.2 in
Back Legroom 36.4 in 34.8 in
Payload and Towing
Cargo Volume 24.3 cu ft 24.9 cu ft
Maximum Payload 1,164 lbs --
Exterior
Length 176.6 in 170.9 in
Width 69.5 in 70.7 in
Height 59.8 in 57.7 in
Wheelbase 106.3 in 104.3 in

Available Options

2012 Hyundai Elantra Touring
GLS FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Atlantic Blue
  • Black Noir Pearl
  • CHILIPEPPER Red
  • Monaco White
  • Polar White
  • Shimmering Silver
  • Titanium Gray Metallic
  • Vivid Blue
  • Volcanic Red

Option Packages

  • Preferred PKG
2020 Hyundai Elantra GT
FWD

Exterior Colors

  • Black NOIR Pearl
  • Black Noir Pearl
  • Ceramic White
  • Fluid Metal
  • Intense Blue
  • Scarlet Red Pearl
  • Stellar Silver

Option Packages

  • Style Package 02

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