2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 6MT
The 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS 6MT is a 148-hp 1.8-liter inline-4 with a manual 6-speed and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,345 MSRP and is rated at 32 mpg combined.
It makes 148 horsepower at 6,500 rpm and 131 lb-ft of torque at 4700 rpm, spinning to a 6,800 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 28 mpg city and 38 mpg highway (32 mpg combined).
The Elantra measures 178.3 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,661 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,345 ($21,721 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $16,120 ($22,818 *) |
| Destination Charge | $775 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 1.8L Nu DOHC 16-valve inline-4, aluminum block and head, D-CVVT |
| Displacement | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 148 hp @ 6,500 rpm |
| Torque | 131 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm |
| Redline | 6,800 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve, Dual-CVVT, roller swing arm, HLA |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection (MPFI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | FWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 6-speed |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 28 MPG |
| Highway | 38 MPG |
| Combined | 32 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular Gasoline |
| Tank Capacity | 12.8 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut, coil springs, gas shocks |
| Rear Suspension | Coupled torsion beam, monotube shocks |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 23.0 mm |
| Turning Diameter | 34.8 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 15-in. steel |
| Wheels Rear | 15-in. steel |
| Tires Front | P195/65R15 |
| Tires Rear | P195/65R15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Front Track | 61.5 in |
| Rear Track | 62 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,661 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.1 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.6 in |
| Legroom Rear | 33.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 54.8 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.5 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 52.7 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars