0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Hyundai Elantra N faster than a Subaru WRX?
Yes. The 2022 Elantra N is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 5.0 s vs 6.1 s for the 2022 WRX (Hyundai claim vs MotorWeek test), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (14.0 s vs 14.6 s).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
Elantra N 0-60
5.0 s
Hyundai-claimed
WRX 0-60
6.1 s
tested by MotorWeek
Elantra N power
276 hp
FWD
WRX power
271 hp
AWD
Elantra N vs WRX: specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2022 Hyundai Elantra N | 2022 Subaru WRX | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2022–present | 2022–present |
| Figures quoted for | 2022 model year | 2022 model year |
| Powertrain | 2.0L turbocharged inline-4, 6-speed manual or 8-speed dual-clutch | 2.4L turbocharged flat-4, 6-speed manual or CVT (Subaru Performance Transmission) |
| Drive | FWD | AWD |
| Body | sedan | sedan |
| Horsepower | 276 hp[1]@ 5,500-6,000 rpm; 286 hp temporarily with N Grin Shift (DCT) | 271 hp[2]@ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 289 lb-ft[1]@ 2,100-4,700 rpm | 258 lb-ft[2]@ 2,000-5,200 rpm |
| Curb weight | — | 3,297 lb[3]Base, manual; Base SPT 3,431 lb; GT 3,534 lb |
| Pounds per hp | — | 12.2 |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | 5.0 s[4]Hyundai-claimed · dual-clutch automatic | Not published |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | Not published | 6.1 s[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2022 WRX, 6-speed manual |
| Quarter mile | 14.0 s @ 101 mph[6]tested by MotorWeek · 2024 Elantra N, 6-speed manual | 14.6 s @ 98 mph[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2022 WRX, 6-speed manual; best run |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $31,900[4]2022 base MSRP · 6MT, excl. $1,025 destination; DCT $33,400 | $29,105[2]2022 base MSRP · launch price; Subaru's later 2022 compare sheet lists $29,605 |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The Elantra N is quicker to 60 mph by 1.1 s: 5.0 s vs 6.1 s (Hyundai claim vs MotorWeek test). One figure is an automaker claim and the other an instrumented magazine test, so treat a small gap as a near-tie: claims and tests are measured differently.
Quarter mile
The Elantra N is quicker through the quarter mile: 14.0 s vs 14.6 s (both tested by MotorWeek).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Why
The WRX drives all four wheels while the Elantra N is front-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Price new and what buyers paid
- Hyundai Elantra N: launched at $31,900 (2022 base MSRP).
- Subaru WRX: launched at $29,105 (2022 base MSRP). Verified CarWhere buyers of a new Subaru WRX (all trims, 5 deals) paid a median 6.5% below MSRP — see the WRX target price.
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Hyundai Elantra N faster than a Subaru WRX?
Yes — the 2022 Elantra N is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 5.0 s vs 6.1 s for the 2022 WRX (Hyundai claim vs MotorWeek test), and it's quicker through the quarter mile too (14.0 s vs 14.6 s).
What is the 0-60 time of the Hyundai Elantra N?
5.0 seconds (Hyundai-claimed, dual-clutch automatic) for the 2022 model year, from 276 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Subaru WRX?
6.1 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2022 WRX, 6-speed manual) for the 2022 model year, from 271 hp.
Which costs more new, the Elantra N or the WRX?
At launch, the 2022 Elantra N started at $31,900 and the 2022 WRX at $29,105 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- Automotive World (Hyundai release), “Hyundai unveils thrilling Elantra N for North America in virtual debut (Hyundai release reproduced)”, 2021-08-20.
- Subaru Announces Pricing on the All-New 2022 WRX — Subaru U.S. Media Center, 2022-02-17. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2022 WRX Compare Specs (PDF) — Subaru of America (subaru.com). Accessed 2026-11-14.
- Motor1, “2022 Hyundai Elantra N Price Starts At $31,900 With Six-Speed Manual”, 2021-12-01.
- MotorWeek, “2022 Subaru WRX - MotorWeek”, 2022-05-18.
- MotorWeek, “2024 Hyundai Elantra N - Road Tests MotorWeek”, 2024-10-03.