Hyundai Elantra 0-60 Times by Year & Trim

The quickest Hyundai Elantra is the Elantra Base (2022–present): 5.0 seconds 0-60 mph (manufacturer figure).

By CarWhere Research · Updated November 14, 2026 · Manufacturer figures unless labeled · How we source 0-60 times

Fastest trim
5.0 s
2022–present Base
Slowest trim in our data
5.0 s
2022–present Base
Coverage
3 figures
Model years 2021–2027 · incl. named tests

Hyundai Elantra 0-60 mph by year and trim

Newest model years first. Each row is one published figure with its source; a trim can appear more than once when the automaker publishes separate times by transmission or option (for example with launch control). As of November 14, 2026.

Model yearTrimhpDrivetrain0-60 mphQuarter mileSource
2022–present
Base
2.0L turbocharged inline-4, 6-speed manual or 8-speed dual-clutch · dual-clutch automatic
276FWD5.0 s—Manufacturer [1]
2022
N (manual)
2.0L turbo I4 · Instrumented test of rev-matching manual car; Hyundai US newsroom unreachable to confirm no OEM figure
276FWD5.4 s14.1 s @ 100 mphTested: MotorWeek [2]
2021
N Line (manual)
1.6L turbo I4 · Instrumented test, 6-speed manual; Hyundai release reviewed in search snippet gives no N Line 0-60 number
201FWD7.1 s15.3 s @ 90 mphTested: MotorWeek [3]

Manufacturer 0-60 times are the automaker's own claims, often measured with a one-foot rollout and launch control; instrumented tests by publications use their own procedures. Compare like with like.

Hyundai Elantra specs by model year

Engine, transmission, fuel economy, dimensions and safety ratings for each year.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the 0-60 of the Hyundai Elantra?

The current Hyundai Elantra runs 0-60 mph in 5.0 seconds depending on trim and transmission (manufacturer figures). The quickest Elantra in our data is the Elantra Base (2022–present) at 5.0 seconds.

How fast is the Hyundai Elantra?

By published 0-60 mph times: Base 5.0 s (276 hp). Figures are the quickest the source publishes for each version (launch control or performance packages where noted).

What is the fastest Hyundai Elantra?

The quickest Hyundai Elantra to 60 mph is the Elantra Base (2022–present), at 5.0 seconds (manufacturer figure) with 276 hp. dual-clutch automatic.

Are these Elantra 0-60 times manufacturer claims or tests?

Both, labeled row by row. Manufacturer figures come from the automaker's own press material or spec sheets. Rows marked "tested" are instrumented results from the named publication; they often differ from the claim by a tenth or two because of rollout, surface and weather.

Sources

  1. Motor1, 2022 Hyundai Elantra N Price Starts At $31,900 With Six-Speed Manual, accessed 2026-11-14.
  2. MotorWeek road test, 2022 Hyundai Elantra N, accessed 2026-11-14.
  3. MotorWeek road test, 2021 Hyundai Elantra N-Line, accessed 2026-11-14.