2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS vs. 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS and 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV are equipped with a 1,800 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS (148 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 3 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV. (145 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV.
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, 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS (177 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV. (176 Nm @ 4700 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV. 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV has automatic transmission and 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS has manual transmission. 2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2012 Hyundai Elantra GLS | 2012 Hyundai Elantra Limited PZEV | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | Elantra | Elantra |
Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 148 HP | 145 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 177 Nm | 176 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4529 mm | 4529 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1775 mm | 1775 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1435 mm | 1435 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2700 mm | 2700 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 5.9 L/100km | 5.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.1 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 48 L | 48 L |