Hyundai Elantra 0–60 Times
The Hyundai Elantra 0–60 times and quarter-mile times below are from 62 verified production tests sourced from reputable automotive resources such as Car and Driver, Motor Trend and MotorWeek and more.
The fastest tested production Hyundai Elantra is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N Sedan, which went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.70 seconds, reaching the ¼ mile in 13.30 seconds at 106.7 mph, according to Motor Trend.
The slowest tested production Hyundai Elantra is the 2007 Hyundai Elantra SE Sedan, which took 10.20 seconds to reach 60 mph, running the ¼ mile in 17.50 seconds at 79.1 mph, according to Motor Trend.
Across the 62 verified production tests of the Hyundai Elantra, the average 0–60 mph time is 7.87 seconds. The average quarter-mile time is 16.03 seconds at 88.54 mph.
Fastest 0–60 4.70sec 2025 N Sedan · stock
Average 0–60 7.87sec Across 62 production runs
Avg ¼ Mile 16.03sec @ 88.5 mph trap
Slowest 0–60 10.20sec 2007 SE Sedan
Across 62 verified production runs, the Hyundai Elantra ranges from 4.70 to 10.20 seconds 0–60, with a 7.87-second average.
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Hyundai Elantra Performance Overview
Hyundai’s Elantra performance record spans 62 independently verified tests across 2000 to 2025, tracing the model from compact economy sedan into a broader gasoline-and-hybrid lineup with a defined performance branch. Early results were set by naturally aspirated Beta II-powered XD cars at 135–140 hp, including the 2000 GLS Sedan at 8.3 seconds to 60 mph and the 2002 GT 5-door Hatchback at 8.0. The HD generation stayed close in output at 138 hp, though the data also includes the slowest run, a 10.2-second 0-60 from a 2007 SE Sedan, while that same trim also produced a quicker 7.9-second benchmark in period testing.
With the MD/UD generation, naturally aspirated Nu engines lifted output to 148–173 hp, and the 2012 GLS Sedan cut 0-60 to 7.8 seconds. The AD generation marked a clearer shift, adding turbocharged Gamma 1.6T power and raising the ceiling to 201 hp; the 2018 GT Sport 5-door Hatchback reached 60 mph in 6.3 seconds.
Today’s CN7, offered with gasoline and hybrid powertrains and ranging from 139 to 276 hp, is the quickest Elantra yet. N Line, Hybrid, and full N variants broaden the spread, culminating in the 4.7-second 0-60 and 13.3-second quarter-mile of the 2025 N Sedan, which defines the current peak.
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Hyundai Elantra 0–60 Times by Generation: XD to CN7
5 generations| Generation | Years | Avg 0–60 | Fastest 0–60 | Production Tests | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CN7 | 2021–present | 6.68s | 4.70s — 2025 N Sedan | 17 | The CN7 generation (2021–present) averaged 6.68 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2025 N Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 139 to 276 hp across 1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.32-kWh, 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations. |
| AD | 2016–2020 | 7.85s | 6.30s — 2018 GT Sport 5-door Hatchback | 19 | The AD generation (2016–2020) averaged 7.85 seconds to 60 mph across 19 production tests, led by the 2018 GT Sport 5-door Hatchback at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 128 to 201 hp across 1.4L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4, 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
| MD/UD | 2011–2015 | 8.69s | 7.80s — 2012 GLS Sedan | 16 | The MD/UD generation (2011–2015) averaged 8.69 seconds to 60 mph across 16 production tests, led by the 2012 GLS Sedan at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 173 hp across 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
| HD | 2007–2010 | 8.85s | 7.90s — 2007 SE Sedan | 6 | The HD generation (2007–2010) averaged 8.85 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2007 SE Sedan at 7.90 seconds. Output was 138 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
| XD | 2001–2006 | 8.30s | 8.00s — 2002 GT 5-door Hatchback | 3 | The XD generation (2001–2006) averaged 8.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2002 GT 5-door Hatchback at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 135 to 140 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations. |
CN7 2021–present
Avg 0–60 6.68s
Fastest 4.70s
Tests 17
2025 N Sedan
The CN7 generation (2021–present) averaged 6.68 seconds to 60 mph across 17 production tests, led by the 2025 N Sedan at 4.70 seconds. Output ranged from 139 to 276 hp across 1.6L I-4 + Elec 1.32-kWh, 1.6L Turbo I-4, 2.0L I-4, 2.0L Turbo I-4 configurations.
AD 2016–2020
Avg 0–60 7.85s
Fastest 6.30s
Tests 19
2018 GT Sport 5-door Hatchback
The AD generation (2016–2020) averaged 7.85 seconds to 60 mph across 19 production tests, led by the 2018 GT Sport 5-door Hatchback at 6.30 seconds. Output ranged from 128 to 201 hp across 1.4L Turbo I-4, 1.6L Turbo I-4, 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
MD/UD 2011–2015
Avg 0–60 8.69s
Fastest 7.80s
Tests 16
2012 GLS Sedan
The MD/UD generation (2011–2015) averaged 8.69 seconds to 60 mph across 16 production tests, led by the 2012 GLS Sedan at 7.80 seconds. Output ranged from 148 to 173 hp across 1.8L I-4, 2.0L I-4 configurations.
HD 2007–2010
Avg 0–60 8.85s
Fastest 7.90s
Tests 6
2007 SE Sedan
The HD generation (2007–2010) averaged 8.85 seconds to 60 mph across 6 production tests, led by the 2007 SE Sedan at 7.90 seconds. Output was 138 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
XD 2001–2006
Avg 0–60 8.30s
Fastest 8.00s
Tests 3
2002 GT 5-door Hatchback
The XD generation (2001–2006) averaged 8.30 seconds to 60 mph across 3 production tests, led by the 2002 GT 5-door Hatchback at 8.00 seconds. Output ranged from 135 to 140 hp across 2.0L I-4 configurations.
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Hyundai Elantra 0–60 Times by Year and Trim
62 production tests · 19 years ▾
2025 Hyundai Elantra
1 production run Avg 0–60 4.70 sec
Avg ¼ Mile 13.30 sec
Production Tests 1
#01
2025 Hyundai Elantra N Sedan
4.70sec 0–60
13.30s ¼ mi @ 106.7 mph
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- 0–60 mph
- 4.70 sec
- ¼ Mile ET
- 13.30 sec
- Trap Speed
- 106.7 mph
- Engine
- 2.0L Turbo I-4
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Transmission
- 8A
- Horsepower
- 276 hp
- Torque
- 289 lb-ft
- Curb Weight
- 3,186 lbs
- Power-to-Weight
- 11.5 lbs/hp
- MPG EPA
- 20 C / 27 H
- Production Vehicle
- Body Type
- Sedan
- Powertrain
- Gasoline
- Test Source
- Motor Trend
- Overall Rank
- #1 of 62 production runs
How we verify Hyundai Elantra performance data
Records and averages on this page cover verified production runs only; modified and prototype results are listed by year but never folded into them. We include only independently published road-test results from automotive publications. Manufacturer-claimed 0–60 times are excluded unless clearly labeled. When multiple publications test the same Hyundai Elantra trim, each run is listed separately — weather, tires, surface, rollout, and instrumentation all affect results.
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Hyundai Elantra 0–60 and quarter-mile distribution
0–60 vs ¼ mile · lower-left is fasterEach dot is a verified production test run
0–60 → ¼ mile →
Fastest Recorded run Slowest
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Hyundai Elantra performance FAQs
11 questions The 2025 Hyundai Elantra N Sedan reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. It also runs the quarter-mile in 13.3 seconds at 106.7 mph. That test car was stock, with 276 horsepower, 289 lb-ft, front-wheel drive, and a turbocharged gasoline engine.
The quickest Elantra on record is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds. It is also the fastest Elantra in the quarter-mile, posting 13.3 seconds at 106.7 mph. Across all 62 Elantra tests, that remains the benchmark.
The fastest stock Hyundai Elantra is the 2025 Elantra N Sedan. It posts a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds and a 13.3-second quarter-mile at 106.7 mph. There are no modified Elantra runs in this group, so the fastest overall Elantra and fastest stock Elantra are the same car.
For 2025, the recorded Elantra test is the N Sedan, and it reaches 60 mph in 4.7 seconds. Its quarter-mile time is 13.3 seconds at 106.7 mph. Across all 62 Hyundai Elantra tests on record, the average 0-60 time is 7.87 seconds.
The seventh-generation Hyundai Elantra, coded CN7, averages 6.68 seconds from 0-60 mph across 17 tests. The fastest CN7 is the 2025 N Sedan at 4.7 seconds. This generation spans 2021 onward and includes gasoline and hybrid powertrains, plus naturally aspirated and turbocharged setups.
The fastest CN7 Elantra is the 2025 Hyundai Elantra N Sedan, with a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds. Within the seventh generation, that is the quickest verified run. The CN7 generation covers 2021 onward and has 17 recorded tests with an average 0-60 time of 6.68 seconds.
The sixth-generation AD Hyundai Elantra averages 7.85 seconds from 0-60 mph across 19 tests. Its quickest recorded version is the 2018 GT Sport 5-door Hatchback at 6.3 seconds. AD-generation cars span 2016 to 2020 and include both naturally aspirated and turbocharged gasoline models.
The fastest AD-generation Hyundai Elantra is the 2018 GT Sport 5-door Hatchback, which reaches 60 mph in 6.3 seconds. Across the full AD generation from 2016 to 2020, the average 0-60 time is 7.85 seconds over 19 tests, making the GT Sport the clear performance leader of that era.
The Elantra N is quicker. The N Sedan has a best recorded 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds, while the N Line Sedan’s best is 7.1 seconds. Looking at averages, N Sedan tests come in at 5.24 seconds, compared with 7.85 seconds for the N Line Sedan.
The Elantra Sport Sedan is faster than the Elantra Limited Sedan. The Sport Sedan averages 7.12 seconds to 60 mph, with a best of 6.6 seconds. The Limited Sedan averages 8.85 seconds, and its best recorded 0-60 time is 8.1 seconds.
The quickest Hyundai Elantra quarter-mile on record is 13.3 seconds at 106.7 mph, set by the 2025 Elantra N Sedan. Across all 62 Elantra tests, the average quarter-mile time is 16.03 seconds at 88.5 mph, which shows how far ahead the N sits versus the broader range.
Sources
Car and Driver
Motor Trend
MotorWeek
0–60 and quarter-mile times vary with driver, weather, tire temperature, and wear. We collect every verified run we can find — so you see the range of what a Hyundai Elantra can do, not a single marketing claim.
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