Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors (2012 – 2015) vs Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors (2012 – 2017): specs compared
Both offer around 148 hp at most. The Volkswagen Golf 3 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 9.3 s. It uses less fuel, from 3.8 L/100 km against 7.4 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,205 kg against 1,245 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Elantra 5 Doors
2012 – 2015
|
Volkswagen
Golf 3 Doors
2012 – 2017
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Germany |
| Documented years | 2012 – 2015 | 2012 – 2017 |
| Body style | 5 Doors · Hatchback | 3 Doors · Hatchback |
| Variants | 2 | 15 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | FWD | FWD · AWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 148 – 150 hp | 86 – 150 hp |
| Torque | 178 Nm | 160 – 340 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.3 – 9.6 s | 8.2 – 11.9 s |
| Top speed | — | 179 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.4 – 7.6 L/100 km | 3.8 – 5.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,300 mm | 4,255 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,791 mm |
| Height | 1,471 mm | 1,453 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,637 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,245 – 1,263 kg | 1,205 – 1,471 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.