Nissan Primera Hatchback (1999 – 2002) vs Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors (2000 – 2003): specs compared

Both offer around 140 hp at most. The Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.1 s against 9.6 s. The Nissan Primera Hatchback has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 206 km/h. The Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors is the lighter car, from 1,180 kg against 1,235 kg.

Specification Nissan Primera Hatchback Nissan Primera Hatchback 1999 – 2002 Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors Hyundai Elantra 5 Doors 2000 – 2003
Overview
Origin Japan South Korea
Documented years 1999 – 2002 2000 – 2003
Body style Hatchback 5 Doors · Hatchback
Variants 4 5
Fuel Diesel, Petrol Petrol
Drive FWD FWD
Gearbox Manual Manual
Performance
Power 90 – 140 hp 103 – 141 hp
Torque 136 – 181 Nm 136 – 235 Nm
0–100 km/h 9.6 – 14.0 s 9.1 – 11.7 s
Top speed 175 – 210 km/h 182 – 206 km/h
Economy
Fuel economy 6.5 – 8.1 L/100 km 6.4 – 8.2 L/100 km
Dimensions
Length 4,519 mm 4,496 mm
Width 1,720 mm 1,720 mm
Height 1,410 mm 1,425 mm
Wheelbase 2,601 – 2,604 mm 2,611 mm
Curb weight 1,235 – 1,325 kg 1,180 – 1,332 kg

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