2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI vs 2021 Hyundai Elantra

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,595MSRP
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2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Hyundai Elantra
$19,650MSRP
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2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,595MSRP
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2021 Hyundai Elantra
$19,650MSRP
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MSRP

$28,595

MSRP

$19,650

Average price

$23,274

Average price

$18,057

Listings

85

Listings

1111
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.8 out of 10
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Impressive technology
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Potentially polarizing design
  • Interior materials feel cheap

2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI Reviews Summary

2021 Hyundai Elantra Reviews Summary

Compact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra proves it.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.0L 228 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 147 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

228 hp @ 4700 rpm

Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

31

MPG Highway

32

MPG Highway

41
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,595MSRP
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2021 Hyundai Elantra
2021 Hyundai Elantra
$19,650MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Volkswagen Golf GTI
$28,595MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2021 Hyundai Elantra
$19,650MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$28,595
$19,650
Average price
$23,274
$18,057
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.7
4.8
Expert reviews

8.8 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Fun to drive
  • Impressive technology
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Potentially polarizing design
  • Interior materials feel cheap
Summary
Compact cars are no longer compact. Cheap cars are no longer cheap. And it is no longer necessary to buy a luxury vehicle for performance, technology, and sophistication. The redesigned 2021 Hyundai Elantra proves it.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.0L 228 hp I4
2.0L 147 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
228 hp @ 4700 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
24
31
MPG Highway
32
41
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