Hyundai Elantra N vs Subaru WRX (2026)
Price gap, MSRP
$2,805
- Elantra N: 1.7 cu ft more cargo, 1.5 in more rear legroom.
- WRX: $2,805 cheaper, 0.8 in more front legroom.
- Elantra N wins 4 of 8 measures.
| Measure | Elantra N | WRX | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,300 | $32,495 | WRX |
| Horsepower | N/A | 271 hp | N/A |
| Torque | N/A | 258 lb-ft | N/A |
| MPG combined | 23 mpg to 35 mpg | 22 mpg | N/A |
| Cargo, max | 14.2 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft | Elantra N |
| Cargo, seats up | 14.2 cu ft | 12.5 cu ft | Elantra N |
| Rear legroom | 38.0 in | 36.5 in | Elantra N |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 43.1 in | WRX |
| Length | 185.4 in | 183.8 in | Not scored |
| Width | 71.7 in | 72.0 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | N/A | 3,430 lb | N/A |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.4 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | N/A | 5.3 s estimate | N/A |
| Basic warranty | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | Elantra N |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Elantra N FWD $35,300 | WRX Premium Manual AWD $33,995 | $1,305 |
| WRX AWD $32,495 | Elantra N FWD $35,300 | $2,805 |
Cost to run
No total: a price or rating is missing.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Elantra N | WRX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $35,300 | $32,495 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | N/A | $1,745 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | N/A | $10,473 |
| Total, 6 years | N/A | $42,968 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Elantra N wins.
WRX wins if Space weight is 3 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | WRX | 8% |
| MPG | N/A | |
| Power | N/A | |
| Space | Elantra N | 12% |
| Towing | N/A |
What this cannot tell you
Your price and mpg will differ.
Reliability and safety are not included.
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