2010 Hyundai Elantra

2010 Hyundai Elantra Price Range: $14,120 - $17,845

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the average sedan packs quite a wallop and will knock the Hyundai Elantra down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With its tighter turning radius, the Hyundai Elantra is definitely nimbler than the average sedan, something to consider if you do a lot of city driving; on the flip side, note that a vehicle with a tight turning circle may feel a bit twitchy on the highway.

Drivetrain
The typical sedan has a larger engine than the Elantra. Note that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder. Torque equals pickup, and the typical sedan will have picked up and gone by the time the Hyundai Elantra finally gets moving. The average sedan packs quite a wallop compared to the Hyundai Elantra as far as torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Utility
Neither the Hyundai Elantra nor the average sedan has a marked advantage with respect to seating capacity. The average sedan outpulls the Hyundai Elantra by a big margin.

Convenience
You definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the average sedan than with the Hyundai Elantra, as both offer comparable ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Elantra's front cabin compared to the average sedan. The average sedan is not particularly roomier for your passengers than the Hyundai Elantra.

Dimensions
The average sedan is tremendously heavier than the Elantra. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the average sedan than the Hyundai Elantra because of its bigger tank. The Hyundai Elantra and the average sedan compete for the same parking spaces.

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs approximately the same to get the Hyundai Elantra to the dealership as the average sedan. With respect to gas mileage, the Hyundai Elantra beats the typical sedan. The typical sedan will tax your gas budget significantly more than the Elantra will. The Elantra is tremendously less pricey than the typical sedan regarding MSRP. The average sedan will cost you a bundle in gasoline every year compared to the Elantra.

Warranty
The basic after-sale protection that comes with the typical sedan isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai Elantra's.