2011 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2011 Renault Duster
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Elantra and 2011 Renault Duster were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,800 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Elantra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Elantra (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 42 more horse power than 2011 Renault Duster. (106 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Elantra should accelerate faster than 2011 Renault Duster.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 177 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles. 2011 Hyundai Elantra has automatic transmission and 2011 Renault Duster has manual transmission. 2011 Renault Duster will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Elantra will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Hyundai Elantra | 2011 Renault Duster | |
| Make | Hyundai | Renault |
| Model | Elantra | Duster |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 148 HP | 106 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 177 Nm | 177 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 1750 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4315 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1822 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2673 mm |
