1998 Hyundai Elantra Specifications

4-Door Sedan Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 22 mpg City/30 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 1.8L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name 4dr Sdn Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter, power-normal dual mode selector

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2584.26
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 37.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) 54.7
Second Hip Room (in) 54.5
Front Head Room (in) 38.6
Second Leg Room (in) 34.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 52.4
Front Leg Room (in) 43.2
Second Shoulder Room (in) 53.5
Passenger Volume (ft³) 93.6
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.22
Track Width, Front (in) 57.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 66.9
Liftover Height (in) 25.79
Wheelbase (in) 100.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 57.1
Height, Overall (in) 54.9
Length, Overall (in) 174.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.4

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 14.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 22
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 30

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 130 @ 6000
Displacement 1.8L/109
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 122 @ 5000
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.581
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.176
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.846
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.685
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.659
Trans Order Code NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 9.52 x .75
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 7.09 x - TBD -
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 33.79
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.02
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 32.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14.81
Tires
Rear Tire Size P175/60R14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T125/70D15
Front Tire Size P175/65R14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) 15 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.0
Spare Wheel Material - TBD -
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5.0
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) .91
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) .51
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger dual air bags
3-point non-passive front seat belts w/height adjusters
3-point outboard rear seat belts, 2-point center seat belt
Child seat anchor
Shift trans interlock
Child-proof rear door locks
Collapsible steering column
5-mph bumpers
Dual note horn

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 60,000
Basic Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 100,000
Drivetrain Years 10
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 3.2
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 75
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 1500
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 150
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