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Free Hyundai Elantra VIN Decoder

Decode your Hyundai Elantra VIN number free for full specifications, engine, power, transmission and body, plus recalls and safety ratings. Covers 18 variants (2011–2016). No registration.

2011–2016 18 variants Sedan Petrol
Hyundai Elantra
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Hyundai Elantra specs by variant

Engine, power, transmission and emissions for each Elantra variant in our database.

VariantYearsFuelEnginePowerGearboxDriveCO₂
1.6L 2024 — — — — FWD —
1.6L Turbo 2024 Petrol — — — FWD —
2.0L 2024 Petrol — — — FWD —
2.0L MPI IVT (147 HP) 2021 Petrol 2.0 L 145 bhp — FWD —
1.6L GDI 6AT (139 HP) 2021 — — 137 bhp DCT 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6AT FWD (147 HP) 2016 Petrol 2.0 L 147 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6MT FWD (147 HP) 2016 Petrol 2.0 L 147 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L 6AT FWD (128 HP) 2016 Petrol 1.6 L 126 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6AT FWD (173 HP) 2014–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 173 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6MT FWD (173 HP) 2014–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 173 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6AT FWD (166 HP) 2014–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 166 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
2.0L 6MT FWD (166 HP) 2014–2016 Petrol 2.0 L 166 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.8L 6AT FWD (145 HP) 2014–2016 Petrol 1.8 L 145 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8L 6MT FWD (145 HP) 2014–2016 Petrol 1.8 L 145 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.8L GLS 6AT FWD (150 HP) 2011 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.8LGLS 6MT FWD (150 HP) 2011 Petrol 1.8 L 148 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —
1.6L MPI 6AT FWD (132 HP) 2011 Petrol 1.6 L 130 bhp AUTOMATIC 6sp FWD —
1.6L MPI 6MT FWD (132 HP) 2011 Petrol 1.6 L 130 bhp MANUAL 6sp FWD —

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The same nameplate across body styles and chassis generations.

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Hyundai Elantra VIN FAQ

What does a Hyundai Elantra VIN tell you?+
A Hyundai Elantra VIN decodes to the exact variant, engine, transmission, body type, model year and factory options. Our free decoder also checks recalls and available safety ratings.
Where is the VIN on a Hyundai Elantra?+
Look at the base of the windscreen on the driver's side, on the driver's door-jamb sticker, and on the vehicle registration document (V5C / title).
What years was the Hyundai Elantra made?+
Our database covers the Hyundai Elantra for model years 2011–2016, across 18 variants.
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