1994 Hyundai Excel Base 3-door 5MT
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- Photo: Hyundai Excel (X2) GLSi Front by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Excel 5-door X2 black (1) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Excel 5-door X2 black (2) by Damian B Oh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2012112601 Hyundai Excel by Dynamicwork, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Hyundai Excel (X2) GLSi Rear by M.rJirapat, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1994 Hyundai Excel Base 3-door 5MT is an 81-hp 1.5-liter inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It is rated at 27 mpg combined.
It makes 81 horsepower and 91 lb-ft of torque. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 24 mpg city and 33 mpg highway (27 mpg combined).
The Excel measures 161.4 inches long on a 93.9-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Sedan |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.5L SOHC inline-4, sequential multi-point fuel injection, naturally aspirated |
| Displacement | 1.5 L |
| Horsepower | 81 hp |
| Torque | 91 lb-ft |
| Valvetrain | OHC inline-4 |
| Injection Type | Sequential multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 24 MPG |
| Highway | 33 MPG |
| Combined | 27 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 161.4 in |
| Width | 63.2 in |
| Height | 54.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 93.9 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.2 ft³ |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.6 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.1 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1994 Hyundai Excel Base 3-door 5MT with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
| Overall | Not rated |
| Frontal crash | Not rated |
| Frontal – driver | ★★★★★ |
| Frontal – passenger | ★★★★★ |
| Side crash | Not rated |
| Rollover | Not rated |
Other tested variants (1)
- 1994 Hyundai Excel 2-DR. HB.: overall not rated
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1994 Hyundai EXCEL. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
May 11, 1994 · ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR
IN SOME VEHICLES, THE MANUFACTURER'S PROTECTIVE INTERNAL COATING OF THE ELECTRONIC CRANK ANGLE SENSOR DOES NOT MEET SPECIFICATIONS, WHICH CAN CAUSE AN OPEN CIRCUIT AT HIGH OPERATING TEMPERATURES. THIS CAN CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO STALL.
Consequence: ENGINE STALLING HAS THE POTENTIAL TO RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH IF IT OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS MOVING.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CRANK ANGLE SENSOR TO DETERMINE WHETHER THE SENSOR IS INVOLVED IN THE RECALL, AND REPLACE ANY SENSOR FOUND WITH THE DEFECTIVE INTERNAL COATING.
NHTSA campaign 94V090000
Nov 23, 1993 · FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
THE VEHICLES FAILED THE LATERAL MOVING BARRIER IMPACT TEST REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301, "FUEL SYSTEM INTEGRITY." THE FUEL LEAKAGE FROM THE GAS TANK EXCEEDED THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE AMOUNT OF SPILLAGE.
Consequence: IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT, THE FUEL SPILLAGE CAN RESULTIN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Remedy: HYUNDAI HAS DEVELOPED AN APPROPRIATE COUNTERMEASURE THAT WILL COMPLY WITH ALL REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 301.
NHTSA campaign 93V192000
36 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 1994 Hyundai EXCEL
Owner Complaints
36 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 1994 Hyundai EXCEL (3 mention a crash, 2 a fire, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 9 |
| Seat Belts | 5 |
| Electrical System | 4 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 4 |
| Hydraulic | 4 |
| Service Brakes | 4 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1994 HYUNDAI EXCEL. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.