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The 2008 Hyundai Elantra
Specifications

Hyundai Elantra GLS Hyundai Elantra SE
GLS $13,625 SE $16,325
Mechanical
Engine
Type: Inline 4-cylinder
Standard
Standard
Displacement (liters)
2.0L
2.0L
Horsepower @ rpm (ULEV)
138 @ 6000
138 @ 6000
Horsepower @ rpm (PZEV)
132 @ 6000
132 @ 6000
Torque @ rpm (ULEV)
136 @ 4600
136 @ 4600
Torque @ rpm (PZEV)
133 @ 4600
133 @ 4600
Compression ratio
10.1:1
10.1:1
Valve train
16-valve DOHC with CVVT
16-valve DOHC with CVVT
Fuel system: Multi-Point Program Injection
Standard
Standard
Ignition system: distributorless
Standard
Standard
Transmission
Drive configuration: front-wheel drive
Standard
Standard
Type
5-speed manual
Standard
Standard
4-speed automatic
Option
Option
Final drive ratio (MT/AT)
4.19 / 3.85
4.19 / 3.85
Body/Suspension/Chassis
Body type: 5-passenger
Standard
Standard
Body construction: unibody
Standard
Standard
Front suspension: Independent MacPherson struts with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Standard
Standard
Rear suspension: Independent multi-link with coil springs and stabilizer bar
Standard
Standard
Power rack-and-pinion steering
Standard
Standard
Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)
33.9
33.9
4-wheel disc brakes
Standard
Standard
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake-force Distribution (EBD)
Standard
Standard
Wheels
15" steel with full covers
16" 5-spoke Euroflange alloy
Tires
P195 / 65R15
P205 / 55R16
Exterior Dimensions
 
GLS
SE
Wheelbase (in.)
104.3
104.3
Length (in.)
177.4
177.4
Width (in.)
69.9
69.9
Height (in.)
58.3
58.3
Track (in., front/rear)
60.7 / 60.7
60.2 / 60.1
Curb weight (lbs., MT)
2723 to 2751
2723 to 2751
Curb weight (lbs., AT)
2747 to 2895
2747 to 2895
Interior Dimensions
Engine
GLS
SE
Head room (in., front/rear)
40.0 / 37.6
40.0 / 37.6
Leg room (in., front/rear)
43.5 / 35.0
43.5 / 35.0
Shoulder room (in., front/rear)
55.6 / 55.1
55.6 / 55.1
Hip room (in., front/rear)
54.2 / 54.0
54.2 / 54.0
Passenger volume (cu. ft.)
97.9
97.9
Cargo volume (cu. ft.)
14.2
14.2
Total volume (cu. ft.)
112.1
112.1
EPA Mileage Estimates*/Fuel Capacity
Engine
GLS
SE
5-speed manual (city/highway)
24 / 33
24 / 33
4-speed automatic (city/highway)
25 / 33
25 / 33
Fuel-tank capacity (gal.)
14.0
14.0

*These EPA estimates are provided for comparison purposes only. Your actual mileage will be impacted by the options you select for your vehicle, driving conditions, driving habits, and the condition of your vehicle. Some accessories aren't available on some models. The information contained in this website was correct at the time of publishing; however, Hyundai reserves the right to change product specifications and equipment at any time without incurring obligations. Some vehicles are shown with optional equipment. Specifications apply to U.S. vehicles only. Please contact Brandon Hyundai for current vehicle specifications.