Hyundai Elantra AD or Hyundai Elantra CN7?

2015–2020 vs 2020–present · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Elantra AD 4,570 mm, Elantra CN7 4,675 mm — a 11 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra AD 458 l, Elantra CN7 474 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra AD 4.1 l/100 km, Elantra CN7 4.5 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra AD 94–150 kW, Elantra CN7 90–206 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra AD 33 items (Comfort), Elantra CN7 29 items (Comfort).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Elantra AD2015–2020 · 9 engines · Comfort, Style, Premium, StartSpecifications →Listings →

Hyundai Elantra CN72020–present · 9 engines · Comfort, Trend, Prime, BaseSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

better value

	Hyundai Elantra AD2015–2020no listings	Hyundai Elantra CN72020–presentno listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,570 mm	Length4,675 mm
Width	Width1,800 mm	Width1,825 mm
Height	Height1,440 mm–1,450 mm	Height1,415 mm–1,430 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,700 mm	Wheelbase2,720 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance140 mm–150 mm	Ground clearance130 mm–150 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume406 l–458 l	Trunk volume464 l–474 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,275 kg–1,370 kg	Curb weight1,240 kg–1,480 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l	Fuel tank42 l–47 l
Engines
Production years	Production years2015–2020	Production years2020–present
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines9	Number of engines9
Power	Power94–150 kW (128–204 hp)	Power90–206 kW (122–280 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.4–2.0	Displacement (l)1.6–2.0
Fuel	FuelPetrol, Diesel	FuelPetrol, Hybrid
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxAutomatic, Manual
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption4.1 l/100 km · 1.6 CRDi 136 DCT	Lowest consumption4.5 l/100 km · 1.6 GDI Hybrid
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h7 s · 1.6 T-GDI Sport	Best 0–100 km/h5.3 s · N 2.0 T-GDI DCT
Top speed	Top speed225 km/h	Top speed250 km/h
Trim levelsComfort · Comfort
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim33 · Comfort	Items in the base trim29 · Comfort
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim37 · Premium	Items in the top trim34 · Prime
Equipment · Comfort8 · 8
Air Conditioning	Air Conditioning✓	Air Conditioning✓
Cruise Control	Cruise Control✓	Cruise Control✓
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Parking Sensors—	Rear Parking Sensors✓
Rear-view Camera	Rear-view Camera—	Rear-view Camera✓
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment—
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows✓
Rear Power Windows	Rear Power Windows✓	Rear Power Windows✓
Multifunction Steering Wheel	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓	Multifunction Steering Wheel✓
Power-adjustable mirrors	Power-adjustable mirrors✓	Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 1
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric—
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓	Driver's Seat Height Adjustment—
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia5 · 5
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System—
Touchscreen Display	Touchscreen Display—	Touchscreen Display✓
Apple CarPlay	Apple CarPlay—	Apple CarPlay✓
Android Auto	Android Auto—	Android Auto✓
Bluetooth	Bluetooth✓	Bluetooth✓
USB Port	USB Port✓	USB Port✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket—
AUX input	AUX input✓	AUX input—
Equipment · Visibility & lights2 · 2
LED Headlights	LED Headlights—	LED Headlights✓
Heated Side Mirrors	Heated Side Mirrors✓	Heated Side Mirrors—
Daytime Running Lights	Daytime Running Lights✓	Daytime Running Lights✓
Equipment · Safety10 · 10
Driver's Airbag	Driver's Airbag✓	Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag	Front Passenger Airbag✓	Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags	Front Side Airbags✓	Front Side Airbags✓
Curtain Airbags	Curtain Airbags✓	Curtain Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts	Rear Isofix Mounts✓	Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Autonomous Emergency Braking—	Autonomous Emergency Braking✓
Lane Keeping Assist	Lane Keeping Assist—	Lane Keeping Assist✓
Brake assist (BAS)	Brake assist (BAS)✓	Brake assist (BAS)✓
Hill Start Assist	Hill Start Assist✓	Hill Start Assist✓
ABS	ABS✓	ABS—
Electronic Stability Control (ESP)	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)✓	Electronic Stability Control (ESP)—
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓	Tyre Pressure Monitoring✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 1
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking✓
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior3 · 2
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels	R15 Wheels✓	R15 Wheels—
R16 Wheels	R16 Wheels—	R16 Wheels✓
Compact spare wheel	Compact spare wheel✓	Compact spare wheel—
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra AD or Hyundai Elantra CN7?

Length: Hyundai Elantra CN7 4,675 mm, Hyundai Elantra AD 4,570 mm (a 105 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,720 vs 2,700 mm. Boot: 474 vs 458 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra AD or Hyundai Elantra CN7?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra AD uses 4.1 l/100 km (1.6 CRDi 136 DCT); the most frugal Hyundai Elantra CN7 4.5 l/100 km (1.6 GDI Hybrid).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra AD or Hyundai Elantra CN7?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra AD makes 150 kW (204 hp) (1.6 T-GDI Sport DCT); the strongest Hyundai Elantra CN7 206 kW (280 hp) (N 2.0 T-GDI DCT).

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