Primera vs Elantra

Nissan · Hyundai

1/4 Mile winner

Elantra

Beats the Primera by 0.07s

The verdict

In a quarter-mile drag race, the Elantra beats the Primera by a hair, finishing 0.07 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Elantra thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.

Spec head-to-head

Power

140 hp

147 hp

0–100 km/h

9.6s

9.5s

Top speed

200 km/h

Engine

2.0L Inline-4

2.0L,4-CYLINDER,INLINE-4(I4)

Fuel

Petrol

Hybrid

Torque

190 Nm

250 Nm

Price

$20,000

$18,400

Simulated race times

Distance

Primera

Elantra

100 m

7.716s

7.679s

1/8 mile

11.377s

11.325s

1/4 mile

17.039s

16.967s

1 km

30.296s

30.191s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Elantra is $18,400 vs $20,000 for the Primera — a $1,600 gap.

FAQ

Which is faster, the Primera or the Elantra?

In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Elantra is faster, beating the Primera by 0.07 seconds.

What is the 0–100 km/h time of the Primera vs the Elantra?

The Primera hits 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds, while the Elantra does it in 9.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Primera produces 140 hp; the Elantra produces 147 hp.

What are the top speeds?

The Primera tops out at 200 km/h, and the Elantra reaches 200 km/h.

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