Used 2014 Hyundai Elantra for sale 

The Hyundai Elantra ranges across three trim lines at varying price points. The base-level SE and Limited trims come with the same 1.8L Inline-4 producing maximum power and torque of 145 hp and 130 lb-ft to the front wheels. The Sport trim has a 2.0L four-cylinder engine under its hood producing 173 mph and 154 lb-ft. The SE and Sport trims are available with a 6-speed manual or automatic, while the Limited trim only comes with the automatic transmission. The base-level SE trim starts at $17,200, followed by the Limited trim that starts at $21,650, while the high-end Sport trim starts at $21,700.

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The Limited trim that starts at $21,650 would be the best option for most people as it offers a great feature set, including power 6-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar support, leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob, heated front & rear leather seats, Blue Link telematics system, Projector headlights with led accents, LED tail lights, black chrome grille accents, chrome beltline molding, chrome door handles and 17” alloy wheels. People who want a more sporty driving experience can opt for the Sport trim.

The Hyundai Elantra comes with a 1.8L Inline-4 mated to a 6-speed shiftable automatic transmission churning out 145 hp of maximum power and 130 lb-ft of maximum torque. The Elantra takes 9.6 seconds to reach a speed of 60mph and 17.2 seconds to cross the quarter-mile mark.

The Elantra is limited to a top speed of 121 mph. The Elantra is an adequately powerful sedan for most people looking for a decent car in the segment. 

The Hyundai is the most powerful of the lot outputting 145 hp and 130 lb-ft, followed by the Chevrolet that outputs 138 hp and an increased torque of 148 lb-ft, whereas the Civic produces 143 hp and 129 lb-ft of power and torque, respectively. The Civic is the fastest to reach 60mph in 8.8 seconds, followed by the Cruze and Hyundai in 9.3 and 9.6 seconds, respectively. The Civic has the highest top speed of 130 mph, followed by the Elantra which is limited at 121 mph, and the Cruze which can get up to 108 mph.

The Hyundai Elantra is a pretty fuel-efficient car outputting decently efficient figures in the segment. It delivers fuel efficiency of 28 mpg in the city, 38 on the highway, and a combined efficiency of 32 mpg. The Elantra has a fuel capacity of 12.8 gallons, outputting a range of 358 miles in the city, 486 on the highway, and a combined range of 409 miles. 

In comparison, the Honda Civic is the most fuel-efficient, offering a combined efficiency of 35 mpg, followed by the Elantra offering a combined efficiency of 32 mpg, while the Cruze delivers a combined efficiency of 30 mpg. The Chevy has the largest fuel capacity of 15.6 gallons, followed by the Civic with a fuel capacity of 13.2 gallons. The Elantra comes with a 12.8-gallon fuel tank. The Cruze delivers the best-combined range of 468 miles, followed by the Civic and Elantra delivering 462 and 409 miles, respectively.

The 2014 Hyundai Elantra has a spacious front row with seats that are comfortable and supportive. The materials and elements in the interior cannot be considered super-premium, but considering the segment, the material quality and fit and finish are upscale.

There are some plastic elements in the cabin, but still, those parts don't feel cheap as they are of good quality and come in a grained pattern. There is an ample amount of space in the front row, but the second row is low on legroom. The 2014 Elantra offers a cargo capacity of 14.8 cu-ft.

The Hyundai is the most spacious on the interior, having the most legroom in the front row, whereas the Cruze has more legroom in the second row. The Elantra in the second row significantly lacks legroom offering just 33.1 inches of the same, while the competition has more legroom. When it comes to cargo capacity, the Civic falls short of its rivals offering just 12.5 cu-ft, while the Elantra offers 14.8 cu-ft and the Chevy offers slightly better cargo space, measuring 15 cu-ft. Few key features include-

• Power 6-way adjustable driver seat with lumbar support
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel & shift knob
• Heated front & rear leather seats
• One-touch driver auto-up window
• Air conditioning
• Tilt-and-telescopic steering wheel
• Available Dual automatic temperature control

How intuitive is the 2018 Hyundai Elantra’s infotainment unit?

The Hyundai Elantra features a basic infotainment unit with 6 speakers as standard in the low-end trim, while the Limited trim gets a 4.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit as standard, which can be further upgraded to a 7-inch unit.

The infotainment unit comes with a navigation system, a rearview camera, Bluetooth phone & audio connectivity, two USB ports, and the option for a 360-watt premium audio system with external amplifier along with satellite radio, HD radio, and single CD input. Other major infotainment features include-

• AM/FM/SiriusXM/CD/MP3 audio system with 6 speakers
• 4.3” color touchscreen audio with a rearview camera
• Available 7” touchscreen navigation system
• Available Rear View camera
• Available 360-Watt premium audio with an external amp
• iPod and USB connectivity 
• Blue Link telematics system
• Auxiliary input jacks

The 2014 Elantra looks curvy, elegant, and beautiful with the fluidic design language. This generation of Hyundai cars are certainly the best pens to look at, and the Elantra is also among them. The SE trim comes as standard with 15-inch alloy wheels, while the Limited and Sport trims are equipped with larger 17-inch ones that look beautiful and match the car’s aesthetics better.

The Hyundai Elantra weighs 2,818 lbs, which is on the lower side of the competition. The Elantra has a ground clearance of 5.3 inches.

The Chevrolet Cruze weighs the most, weighing in at 3,118 lbs, followed by the Elantra which weighs a lower 2,818 lbs, followed by the Civic that weighs 2,754 lbs. The Chevrolet is also the longest and highest with a length and height of 181.0 and 58.1 inches, respectively, followed by the Civic and the Elantra which is the smallest of the bunch. Compared to the Elantra, the Cruze has a better ground clearance of 6.4 inches. Major exterior features of the sedan are-

• Projector headlights with LED accents
• LED taillights
• Black chrome grille accents
• Limited rear badge
• Chrome beltline molding
• Chrome door handles
• 17” alloy wheels

The new Hyundai Elantra comes with a lot of standard safety features, which include ABS with EBD along with a 6-airbag safety system with advanced dual front airbags & Occupant Classification System. Other advanced safety tech includes Traction Control, Stability Control, and Rearview Camera. NHTSA and IIHS have tested and rated the 2014 Hyundai Elantra and have given it superb test results, including a 4-star overall safety rating by NHTSA and Good from IIHS. The 2014 Hyundai Elantra stops from 60 mph at a distance of 126 feet, which is an average distance in the segment. Major safety features of the sedan are-

• Vehicle Stability Management System
• Electronic Stability & Traction Control Systems
• Hillstart Assist Control
• 4-wheel disc Anti-lock Braking System with
• Brake Assist & Electronic Brake-for
• Driver’s blind spot mirror

The Hyundai Elantra is a superb option in the compact sedan segment offering a great set of features at a great price point, while the Sport trim also offers a more powerful engine coupled with a better turns suspension and more noise-isolated cabin. The Hyundai Elantra is a beautiful-looking sedan offering great features, making it a nice option in the segment and price range.