Chevrolet Cavalier (2003 – 2005) vs Hyundai Elantra Sedan (2003 – 2006): specs compared
Both offer around 141 hp at most. The Hyundai Elantra Sedan is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.1 s against 9.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 206 km/h against 180 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. The Chevrolet Cavalier is the lighter car, from 1,188 kg against 1,210 kg. At 4,641 mm, the Chevrolet Cavalier is 145 mm longer than the Hyundai Elantra Sedan.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Cavalier
2003 – 2005
|
Hyundai
Elantra Sedan
2003 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2003 – 2005 | 2003 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 3 | 5 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 hp | 103 – 143 hp |
| Torque | 203 Nm | 143 – 240 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 10.3 s | 9.1 – 11.7 s |
| Top speed | 175 – 180 km/h | 182 – 206 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 8.4 L/100 km | 5.3 – 7.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,580 – 4,641 mm | 4,496 mm |
| Width | 1,712 – 1,745 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,346 – 1,392 mm | 1,425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm | 2,611 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,188 – 1,191 kg | 1,210 – 1,388 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.