Bora vs Elantra

Volkswagen · Hyundai

1/4 Mile winner

Bora

Beats the Elantra by 0.07s

The verdict

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

Spec head-to-head

Power

125 hp

147 hp

0–100 km/h

9.4s

9.5s

Top speed

200 km/h

Engine

1.6L I4 Gas / 1.9L I4 Diesel

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

Fuel

Petrol

Hybrid

Torque

220 Nm

250 Nm

Price

$20,000

$18,400

Simulated race times

Distance

Bora

Elantra

100 m

7.642s

7.679s

1/8 mile

11.274s

11.325s

1/4 mile

16.896s

16.967s

1 km

30.086s

30.191s

Acceleration curves

Who should buy which?

Price: Elantra is $18,400 vs $20,000 for the Bora — a $1,600 gap. Power: Elantra makes 22 hp more (125 vs 147).

FAQ

Which is faster, the Bora or the Elantra?

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

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

The Bora hits 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds, while the Elantra does it in 9.5 seconds.

How much horsepower does each car have?

The Bora produces 125 hp; the Elantra produces 147 hp.

What are the top speeds?

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

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