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2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring

How the 2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring stacks up against the competition - by Nigel Cooper, Topanga, CA

Hyundai Elantra Touring Review
2010 Hyundai Elantra Touring
Price Range: $15,995 - $18,995

Performance
In terms of horsepower, the typical coupe/hatchback packs quite a punch and will knock the Elantra Touring down a few rungs. On the flip side, bear in mind that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their comparable turning circles, the Hyundai Elantra Touring and the typical coupe/hatchback most definitely handle about the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai Elantra Touring's engine is considerably smaller than the typical coupe/hatchback's. Keep in mind that a smaller engine usually has to work a little harder; however, smaller engines are often cheaper to fix. Torque equals pickup, and the typical coupe/hatchback will have picked up and gone by the time the Elantra Touring finally gets moving. Torque is roughly equivalent to acceleration, and in this respect, the typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more powerful than the Elantra Touring.

Utility
The Elantra Touring will definitely prove handier than the typical coupe/hatchback for those of you with frequent child-cargo. The average coupe/hatchback outpulls the Hyundai Elantra Touring by a big margin.

Convenience
You most definitely won't have to visit your friendly gas station more often with the Elantra Touring than with the typical coupe/hatchback, as both offer similar ranges.

Comfort
Taller drivers will substantially enjoy the extra head room in the Hyundai Elantra Touring's front cabin compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. The ampler interior dimensions of the Hyundai Elantra Touring make it considerably roomier for your passengers than the typical coupe/hatchback.

Dimensions
The typical coupe/hatchback is tremendously more bulky than the Hyundai Elantra Touring. The Elantra Touring's tank is roughly the same size as the typical coupe/hatchback's, though the typical coupe/hatchback's is somewhat larger. The typical coupe/hatchback and the Elantra Touring 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 roughly the same to get the Hyundai Elantra Touring to the dealership as the typical coupe/hatchback. The Hyundai Elantra Touring won't save you much money at the pump compared to the typical coupe/hatchback. There honestly isn't much of a difference in gas mileage here, but if you must know, the Hyundai Elantra Touring is a little more economical than the typical coupe/hatchback. In terms of MSRP, the typical coupe/hatchback costs tremendously more than the Hyundai Elantra Touring.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the typical coupe/hatchback isn't quite as generous as the Elantra Touring's.

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