Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

1990–1995 vs 1984–1992 · Sedan vs Sedan

In short

Length: Elantra Lantra I (J1) 4,375 mm, Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm — a 6 cm difference.
Boot: Elantra Lantra I (J1) 386 l, Jetta II (A2) 570 l.
Lowest consumption: Elantra Lantra I (J1) 7.5 l/100 km, Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km.
Power: Elantra Lantra I (J1) 63–94 kW, Jetta II (A2) 40–102 kW.
Standard equipment: Elantra Lantra I (J1) 13 items (GL), Jetta II (A2) 10 items (CL).
Neither is listed on Autodrom right now.

Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1)1990–1995 · 7 engines · GL, GLSSpecifications →Listings →

Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992 · 8 engines · CL, GL, GT, CSpecifications →Listings →

Only differences

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	Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1)1990–1995no listings	Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)1984–1992no listings
Dimensions
Length	Length4,375 mm	Length4,315 mm
Width	Width1,675 mm	Width1,665 mm
Height	Height1,385 mm–1,395 mm	Height1,415 mm
Wheelbase	Wheelbase2,500 mm	Wheelbase2,475 mm
Ground clearance	Ground clearance150 mm–160 mm	Ground clearance120 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume	Trunk volume350 l–386 l	Trunk volume550 l–570 l
Curb weight	Curb weight1,090 kg–1,180 kg	Curb weight900 kg–1,050 kg
Fuel tank	Fuel tank50 l–52 l	Fuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years	Production years1990–1995	Production years1984–1992
Body type	Body typeSedan	Body typeSedan
Number of engines	Number of engines7	Number of engines8
Power	Power63–94 kW (86–128 hp)	Power40–102 kW (54–139 hp)
Displacement (l)	Displacement (l)1.5–1.8	Displacement (l)1.3–1.8
Fuel	FuelPetrol	FuelPetrol, Diesel
Gearbox	GearboxManual, Automatic	GearboxManual, Automatic
Drivetrain	DrivetrainFront-wheel	DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption	Lowest consumption7.5 l/100 km · 1.5i	Lowest consumption5.4 l/100 km · 1.6 D
Best 0–100 km/h	Best 0–100 km/h9.5 s · 1.8i 16V	Best 0–100 km/h8.7 s · 1.8 16V
Top speed	Top speed192 km/h	Top speed208 km/h
Trim levelsGL · CL
Items in the base trim	Items in the base trim13 · GL	Items in the base trim10 · CL
Items in the top trim	Items in the top trim19 · GLS	Items in the top trim22 · Carat
Equipment · Comfort3 · 1
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓	Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows	Front Power Windows✓	Front Power Windows—
Power Steering	Power Steering✓	Power Steering—
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Black Interior	Black Interior✓	Black Interior✓
Fabric	Fabric✓	Fabric✓
Folding Rear Seat	Folding Rear Seat✓	Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System	Audio System✓	Audio System✓
12V Socket	12V Socket✓	12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety1 · 1
Rear Door Child Locks	Rear Door Child Locks✓	Rear Door Child Locks✓
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 0
Central Locking	Central Locking✓	Central Locking—
Immobilizer	Immobilizer✓	Immobilizer—
Equipment · Exterior2 · 3
Steel Wheels	Steel Wheels✓	Steel Wheels✓
Decorative Moldings	Decorative Moldings—	Decorative Moldings✓
Full-size spare wheel	Full-size spare wheel✓	Full-size spare wheel✓
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Listings	Listings0	Listings0

Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

Length: Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1) 4,375 mm, Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 4,315 mm (a 60 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,500 vs 2,475 mm. Boot: 386 vs 570 l.

Which uses less fuel — Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

The most frugal Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1) uses 7.5 l/100 km (1.5i); the most frugal Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 5.4 l/100 km (1.6 D).

Which is more powerful — Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1) or Volkswagen Jetta II (A2)?

The strongest Hyundai Elantra Lantra I (J1) makes 94 kW (128 hp) (1.8i 16V); the strongest Volkswagen Jetta II (A2) 102 kW (139 hp) (1.8 16V).

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