2012–2016 MD/UD (5th generation)
2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra Specifications
Fuel tank 12.8 gallons. Curb weight, fuel economy, ground clearance and other key numbers for the 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra, by engine and drivetrain.
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Quick answer
The 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra holds 12.8 gallons of fuel and is rated 28 city / 38 hwy (1.8L auto sedan); 27/37 (2.0L GDI Coupe/Sport auto).
2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra key specs
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Fuel tank | 12.8 gallons |
| Fuel economy | 28 city / 38 hwy (1.8L auto sedan); 27/37 (2.0L GDI Coupe/Sport auto) |
| Curb weight | 2,701 lbs |
| Key fob battery | CR2032 |
2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra engines
| Engine | Trims | Power | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8L 4-cylinder (Nu, G4NB) | GLS, SE, Limited, Blue, Coupe GS/SE (base engine on all non-GDI trims) | 148 hp | Regular 87 octane |
| 2.0L 4-cylinder GDI (Nu, G4NA) | Elantra Sport sedan (2013–2014), Elantra Coupe SE 2.0 (2013–2014), Elantra GT (2013–2016) | 173 hp | Regular 87 octane |
Which Hyundai Elantra model years does this cover?
These specs specifications apply to every Hyundai Elantra built from 2012 through 2016 — the MD/UD (5th generation), compact sedan (also sold as coupe 2013–2014 and gt 5-door hatchback through 2016 on the related ud platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra
- 2012MD generation launch (sedan only)
- 2013Elantra Coupe and Elantra GT (UD platform hatchback) join the lineup with the 2.0L Nu GDI available; Elantra Sport sedan trim added
- 2014Facelift: revised front/rear fascias, new wheel designs
- 2015–2016Sedan carries over largely unchanged in its final two years before the AD redesign; GT hatchback continues into 2017 on the related UD platform after the sedan moves to AD
2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra specs: common questions
How big is the fuel tank on a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra?
- 12.8 gallons.
What does a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra weigh?
- About 2,701 lbs at the curb, before passengers and cargo.
What gas mileage does a 2012–2016 Hyundai Elantra get?
- 28 city / 38 hwy (1.8L auto sedan); 27/37 (2.0L GDI Coupe/Sport auto) on the EPA cycle.
Sources
- AMSOIL lookup, 2012 Elantra 1.8L oil spec/capacity
- AMSOIL lookup, 2014 Elantra 2.0L GDI oil spec/capacity
- PR Newswire, 2014 Hyundai Elantra Coupe 2.0L GDI 'Nu' engine specs (173 hp)
- NHTSA recall 23V-651, ABS module internal leak / fire risk
- NHTSA recall 15V-871, ESC unintended braking
- NHTSA recall 13V-115, side curtain airbag bracket
- Hyundai Nu Engine class-action settlement overview, BBB National Programs
- Hyundai Motor America press release, 2022 Engine II litigation settlement
- fueleconomy.gov, 2013 Elantra EPA ratings (all trims)
- Edmunds, 2013 Elantra specs (curb weight, fuel tank)
- Hyundai/Kia OEM oil filter 26300-35505 fitment listing
- wheel-size.com, Elantra MD/UD OE tire and wheel fitments