Engine: 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Engine Options: 138-hp 2.0-liter dohc 16-valve inline-4

Transmission: 5-speed manual

Transmission Options: 5-speed manual; 4-speed automatic

Standard Safety Equipment: dual frontal airbags and side-impact airbags; three-point harnesses at all seating positions; rear child-seat anchors and safety locks

Optional Safety Equipment: antilock brakes (ABS); traction control

Basic Warranty: 5 years/60,000 miles with roadside assistance

Assembled In: Ulsan, South Korea

Model Tested: Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback ($14,849)

Standard Equipment: air conditioning; leather seating surfaces; leather-wrapped steering wheel and gear-shift knob; power mirrors, windows and door locks with remote keyless entry; cruise control; 200-watt AM/FM/CD/MP3 stereo with six speakers, removable faceplate and remote; tilt steering column; variable intermittent wipers; rear glass defogger and wiper; center console with armrest; tachometer and trip computer; remote fuel-door release; 60/40 split folding rear seat; four-wheel disc brakes; fog lamps; 15-inch alloy wheels; carpeted floor mats

Options as Tested: power sunroof ($750); trunk cargo net ($40)

Destination Charge: 545

Gas Guzzler Tax:

Layout: front-wheel drive

Horsepower: 138 @ 6000

Torque: 136 @ 4500 rpm

Miles Per Gallon in the City/Highway: 27/34

Wheelbase: 102.7 inches

Length/Width/Height in Inches: 177.9/67.7/56.1 inches

Track Front/Rear: 58.5/58.1 inches

Turning Cycle: 33.2 feet

Seating Capacity: 5 people

Head/Hip/Leg Room, f: 39.6/53.0/43.2 inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, m: inches

Head/Hip/Leg Room, r: 38.0/55.6/35.0 inches

Trunk Volume: 37.0 cubic feet

Payload:

Suspension, f: independent MacPherson strut

Ground Clearance: inches

Curb Weight: 2635 pounds

Towing Capacity: 1212 pounds

Tires: P195/60R15

Brakes: vented disc/disc

Fuel Capacity: 14.5 Gallons