2022 Hyundai Elantra vs 2022 Subaru WRX

2022 Hyundai Elantra

#6 in Compact Cars

2022 Subaru WRX

#15 in Compact Cars

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Limited IVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Elantra Limited IVT	31	41	$24,926	$25,950
Elantra N Line DCT	28	36	$24,686	$25,700
Elantra N Line Manual	25	34	$23,390	$24,350
Elantra SE IVT	33	43	$19,608	$20,200
Elantra SEL IVT	31	41	$20,606	$21,450

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CVT

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
WRX CVT	19	25	$29,572	$31,455
WRX GT CVT	19	25	$39,664	$42,395
WRX Limited CVT	19	25	$36,298	$38,745
WRX Limited Manual	19	26	$34,230	$36,495
WRX Manual	19	26	$27,871	$29,605
WRX Premium CVT	19	25	$32,064	$34,155
WRX Premium Manual	19	26	$30,179	$32,105

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$24,926

$29,572

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$25,950

$31,455

Monthly Payment Estimate

$433 / month

$524 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

6.8

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6.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2022 Hyundai Elantra excites us with its styling and gas mileage, but loses us with interior quality.

Practical and sporty, the 2022 Subaru WRX is a fun car to drive every day.

TCC Likes

Sleek shape
Hybrid powertrain
More rear leg room

Feisty turbo power
Agile
Quick, direct steering

TCC Dislikes

Middling acceleration
Budget-cutting cabin
Thinly padded seats

Styling can polarize
No manual for GT
Manual models lack active safety tech

Fuel Economy

City

31 mpg

19 mpg

Highway

41 mpg

25 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Midsize Cars

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Volume (ft³)

99.4

98.9

Second Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

43.1

Front Hip Room (in)

53.4

54.1

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

36.5

Front Head Room (in)

38.7

39.8

Second Hip Room (in)

50.5

49.3

Front Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

56.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.3

36.7

Exterior Dimensions

Height, Overall (in)

55.7

57.8

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.7

61.8

Wheelbase (in)

107.1

105.2

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

71.9

Track Width, Front (in)

62.2

61.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.3

5.4

Length, Overall (in)

184.1

183.8

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

14.2

12.5

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

10.3

11.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.4

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

16.6

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.4

36.8

Tires

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45WR17

P235/45WR17

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45WR17

P235/45WR17

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

2868

3297

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 8

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

17 X 8

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

550

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

120

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

132 @ 4500

258 @ 2000

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0 L/122

2.4 L/146

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

147 @ 6200

271 @ 5600

Engine Type

Regular Unleaded I-4

Intercooled Turbo Premium Unleaded H-4

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Transmission

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.68 - 0.39

3.49 - 0.76

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

4.89

3.90

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

All Wheel Drive

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.82

3.39

Trans Order Code

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.57

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.65

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Elantra

Subaru WRX

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Torsion Beam

Double Wishbone

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

5.0

8.4

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

2022 Hyundai Elantra

2022 Elantras available; 2021s sold out
Lease: From $189 for 36 months
Rebates: Up to $500 finance bonus
Finance: From 2.79% APR for 60 months

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2022 Subaru WRX

2022 WRX redesign arriving now
Lease: From $345/mo
Rebates: None; sells at or near MSRP
Finance: From 2.9% APR

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