Tech Spec: 2019 Hyundai Elantra

Sept. 1, 2019

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra is featured this month.

The Elantra is Hyundai’s best-selling model by far. In 2018, the Korean automaker reported more than 200,000 units sold of that model alone.

Here is some information on the 2019 model from the company:

Now in its sixth generation, the Elantra has sold more than 3 million units since its launch in the U.S. in 1991. Elantra has received numerous accolades including the most recent IIHS Top Safety Pick Plus for model year 2018. In addition to quality, reliability and being backed by America’s Best Warranty, the JD Power IQS recently awarded Hyundai third place overall in the highly regarded industry quality study. The Elantra is built in Hyundai’s Montgomery, Alabama plant and its Ulsan, South Korea facility.

The Elantra features two engine options that provide fuel efficiency and a third engine option in the Elantra Sport model. The SE, SEL and Limited offer the Nu 2.0L MPI Atkinson Cycle engine with 147 hp @6200 RPM and Eco offers the Kappa 1.4L Turbo-GDI with 128 hp @5500 RPM. The Eco model achieves an EPA estimated 35 mpg combined fuel economy rating thanks to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.

The redesigned 2019 Elantra Sport will debut later in 2018 and have similar design changes to the other models. Hyundai will release more details in the fall. Mechanically, it will have the same level of differentiation as the 2018 model. The Elantra Sport trim features a 1.6L Turbo-GDI engine, 6-speed manual transmission or available seven-speed dual clutch transmission, a sporty interior and revised trim headliner, advanced technology and connectivity, paddle shifters, sport front seats with leather, flat-bottom, leather-wrapped steering wheel, a sport instrument cluster and door trim garnish. The Elantra Sport features multi-link independent rear suspension which improves the dynamic performance and allows for greater flexibility in tuning.

The 2019 Hyundai Elantra offers 6 trim levels: SE, SEL, Value Edition, Limited, Eco or Sport.

Engine Specifications

1.4-liter turbo

  • Bore & stroke (mm): 71.6 x 84

  • Compression ratio: 10.0:1

  • Horsepower 128 @ 5500

  • Firing Order: 1 - 3- 4 - 2

1.6-liter turbo

  • Bore & stroke (mm): 77 x 85.44

  • Compression ratio: 9.5:1

  • Horsepower 201 @ 6000

  • Firing Order: 1 - 3- 4 - 2

2.0-liter NA

  • Bore & stroke (mm): 81 X 97

  • Compression ratio: 12.5:1

  • Horsepower: 147 @ 6,200 rpm

  • Firing Order: 1 - 3- 4 - 2

Capacities and Specifications

Engine oil

1.4-liter turbo

  • 4.44 quarts (4.2 L)

  • ACEA A5/B5 or API Latest (ILSAC Latest) SAE 5W-30

1.6-liter turbo

  • 4.76 quarts (4.5 L)

  • API Latest (ILSAC Latest) or ACEA A5/B5 or above SAE 5W-30

2.0-liter NA

  • 4.23 quarts (4 L)

  • API Latest (ILSAC Latest) SAE 5W-20

Transmission fluid

Automatic

  • 7.08 quarts (6.7 L)

  • MICHANG ATF SP-IV, SK ATF SP-IV, NOCA ATF SP-IV, HYUNDAI genuine ATF SP-IV or other brands meeting the above specification

Dual clutch

  • 1.4 L turbo: 1.9 to 2 quarts (1.8 to 1.9 L)

  • 1.6 L turbo: 2.01 to 2.11 quarts (1.9 to 2 L)

  • HK DCTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W DCTF (H.K.SHELL), GS DCTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX)

  • API GL-4, SAE 70W

Manual

  • 1.6 to 1.7 quarts (1.5 to 1.6 L)

  • HK SYN MTF 70W (SK), SPIRAX S6 GHME 70W MTF (H.K.SHELL), GS MTF HD 70W (GS CALTEX), API GL-4, SAE 70W TGO-9

Coolant

1.4-liter turbo

  • 6.44 quarts (6.1 L)

1.6-liter turbo

  • 6.45 quarts (6.1 L)

2.0-liter NA

  • 6.34 quarts (6 L) manual transmission

  • 6.97 quarts (6.6 L) automatic transmission

Brake Fluid

  • 0.74 to 0.85 quarts (0.7 to 0.8 L)

  • FMVSS116 DOT-3 or DOT-4