2016 Hyundai Elantra

    New from

    $21,490 excl. on-roads

    Review Rating

    Not Available

    Safety Rating

    5

    Warranty

    5 year, unlimited km

    Fuel Efficiency

    7.1 - 7.2 L / 100km

    About the Hyundai Elantra

    Last updated Sep 27, 2025

    The new Hyundai Elantra is a small car offered in a 4D Sedan body style. Available in Australia from $21,490 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Active variant and topping out at $26,490 for the Elite.

    There are 2 variants of the Elantra available in Australia and this generation went on sale in February of 2016.

    The Hyundai Elantra is only available with an null motor that produces 112kW and 192Nm of torque. All variants feature front-wheel drive.

    The new 2016 Elantra is offered with a 5 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    82.66 - 89.24 kW/t
    63.9 kW/t
    165.98 kW/t
    Boot Space
    458 litres
    280 litres
    657 litres
    Fuel Efficiency
    7.1 - 7.2 L/100km
    3.4 L/100km
    9.2 L/100km
    Vehicle Range
    694 - 704 km
    642 km
    1,265 km
    Price
    $21,490 - $26,490
    $19,990
    $58,990
    Warranty (Years)
    5 years
    3 years
    7 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    100,000 km
    Unlimited
    Service Interval
    12 months
    6 months
    12 months

    Towing & Off-Road Capability

    Gross Vehicle Weight
    1,800 - 1,820 kg
    1,770 kg
    2,115 kg
    Ground Clearance Unladen
    140 mm
    109 mm
    175 mm

    2016 Hyundai Elantra Price

    *excl. on-roads

    2016 Hyundai Elantra Specs

    See our comprehensive details for the Hyundai Elantra

    Active

    • Audio
      • Connection External Aux Jack Front
      • Connection External Usb Front
      • Connection External Ipod Front
      • Number Of Speakers: 6
      • Remote Control Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
      • System Colour Screen
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Touch Screen
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Body Type: Sedan
      • Local Number Of Doors: 4
      • Number Of Doors: 4
      • Platform Code: Ad
      • Wheelbase Type: Short
    • Brakes
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.24
    • Convenience
      • Bluetooth Includes Music Streaming
      • Bluetooth Includes Phone Connection
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Mobile Integration Apple Carplay
      • Parking Distance System Rear Location: Rear
      • Parking Distance System Rear Type: Sensor & Camera
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Power Outlet Front Location (12v): Front
      • Voice Activating System Includes Audio Player
      • Voice Activating System Includes Phone
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Measurement Standard: Vda
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 458
      • Front Headroom (mm): 985
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1356
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1073
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1427
      • Front Track (mm): 1555
      • Ground Clearance Unladen (mm): 140
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 38.8
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 37.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 53.4
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 51.9
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 42.2
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Rear (in): 35.7
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 56.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 55.3
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Overall Height (mm): 1440
      • Overall Length (mm): 4570
      • Overall Width (mm): 1800
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 947
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1318
      • Rear Leg Room (mm): 906
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1405
      • Rear Track (mm): 1564
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2700
    • Doors
      • Driver Door Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Passenger Door Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Driver Door Location: Rear Driver
      • Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
      • Rear Passenger Door Location: Rear Passenger
      • Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Main Capacity (l): 50
      • Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
      • Fuel Type Octane Number: 91
      • Fuel Type: Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
      • Minimum Fuel Octane Number: 91
      • Minimum Fuel Type: Unleaded
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • Display Screen Size (in): 7.0
      • Touch Screen Display
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
      • Upholstery Color: Black
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Dusk Sensor
      • Headlight Control Height Adjustment: Manual
      • Headlights Bulb Type High Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
      • Led Lights Daytime Running Location: Day Time Running Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • External Color: Black
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 704
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 152
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 112
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 192
      • Power Primary Or Secondary Fuel Power Figure: Primary
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6200
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4000
    • Safety
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Overall: 5.00
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Pedestrian: Acceptable
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Standard: Ancap
      • Crash Test Results Ancap Version Tested: 2.0 Mpi
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
      • Head Restraints Rear Seats Number: 3
      • Number Of Airbags: 6
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Seat Position: Centre
      • Rear Seat Belts Center Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
      • Side Curtain Airbag Front And Rear Location: Front And Rear
    • Service
      • Intermediate Service Distance (km): 15000
      • Intermediate Service Period (months): 12
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
      • Steering Wheel Height Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Storage
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Cup Holders Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Type: Torsion Beam
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Semi-independent
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear Electric Windows: Rear
      • Rear View Window Type: Fixed
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): 100000
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 36
      • Oem Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Oem Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 12
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 60
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 60
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Whole Vehicle Oem Duration (months): 60
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1800
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1255
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Load Index: 91
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/summer
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Elite

    Adds to Active:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 82.66
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Entry
      • Smart Card/smart Key Includes Keyless Start
      • Smart Card/smart Key Type: Automatic
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1549
      • Rear Track (mm): 1558
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Piano Black
    • Lights
      • Led Brake Lights Location: Brake Lights
      • Rear Led Lights Location: Rear Lights
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Card Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 694
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 13.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.5
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 18.2
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 10.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 9.9
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.2
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Fully-auto
      • Climate Control - Number Of Zones: 2
      • Secondary Ventilation Controls Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
      • Passenger Door Mirror Indicator Lights
      • Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers
      • Rear View Mirror/camera Auto Dimming
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1820
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1355
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7.0
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 45
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
    Removes from Active:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 89.24
    • Dimensions
      • Front Track (mm): 1555
      • Rear Track (mm): 1564
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Calculated Vehicle Range (km): 704
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (l/100km): 7.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Combined (km/l): 14.1
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (l/100km): 5.6
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Country Highway (km/l): 17.9
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (l/100km): 9.8
      • Fuel Consumption Adr 81/02 Urban (km/l): 10.2
      • Fuel Economy Adr 81/02 (l/100km): 7.1
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Type: Plastic
    • Ventilation
      • Air Conditioning Type: Manual
    • Visibility
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1800
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1255
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 16
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 6.5
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 55
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: H
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205
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    2016 Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy

    There are 2 different fuel economy figures for the Hyundai Elantra

    The most fuel efficient Hyundai Elantra is the Active with a 6-speed Manual which is powered by a 2.0L Multi-Point Injection and uses 7.1L of Unleaded per 100km on the combined cycle.

    Hyundai ElantraFuel TypeCombined
    2.0L, 6-speed manual, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.1 L/100km
    2.0L, 6-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, FWDUnleaded7.2 L/100km
    See all Hyundai Elantra Fuel Economy

    Cost of ownership

    What are the running and servicing costs of a Hyundai Elantra?

    The Hyundai Elantra has a recommended service interval of 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first.

    2016 Hyundai Elantra Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Hyundai Elantra?

    The Hyundai Elantra offers a 5 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

    Hyundai Elantra FAQs

    The cheapest Hyundai Elantra is the Active that starts from $21,490.

    The most expensive Hyundai Elantra is the Elite that starts from $26,490.

    The best towing capacity of a Hyundai Elantra is null kg offered by the following variants: Active and Elite.

    The largest Hyundai Elantra is the Active which measures 1800mm wide, 4570mm in length and sits 1440mm tall.

    The most powerful Hyundai Elantra is the Active which has 112kW of power from its 2.0L Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Hyundai Elantra is built in null and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Hyundai Elantra is the Active which weighs 1820 kg (kerb weight).

    The Hyundai Elantra uses Unleaded.

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