Used
2025 Hyundai Elantra
SE
White•Black
$21,175
17,532 miKia on Atlantic
Jacksonville, FL
2012 Hyundai Elantra
6 trims · 9 configurations · Sedan, Hatchback
Key specifications
NHTSA safety
Not rated
Source: NHTSA · 4 recalls on record
Hyundai Elantra for sale
594 live listings from $5,000 · median $24,002
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Pricing
How much should you pay for the Hyundai Elantra? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates, then shop live inventory.
MSRP by trim
Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.
Purchase information
Based on GLS
Total price (GLS MSRP)
$15,345
Typical monthly
$304/mo
Avg. APR
7.00%
60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-26). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.
Open loan calculatorCompare 2012 Hyundai Elantra trims
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,345 – $17,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 28/38
- Horsepower
- 148 hp
- Torque
- 131 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.8
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $15,995 – $17,195
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 136 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 65.3
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $17,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 28/38
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.8
- Max towing
- —
2 configurations
- MSRP
- $19,495 – $20,295
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 23/31
- Horsepower
- 138 hp
- Torque
- 136 lb-ft
- Engine
- 2L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 65.3
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $20,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 28/38
- Horsepower
- 148 hp
- Torque
- 131 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.8
- Max towing
- —
- MSRP
- $20,595
- Fuel economy (city/hwy)
- 28/38
- Horsepower
- 145 hp
- Torque
- 130 lb-ft
- Engine
- 1.8L I4 gas
- Seating
- 5
- Drivetrain
- FWD
- Cargo (cu ft)
- 14.8
- Max towing
- —
| Spec | GLS2 configurations | Touring GLS2 configurations | GLS PZEV | Touring SE2 configurations | Limited | Limited PZEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $15,345 – $17,595 | $15,995 – $17,195 | $17,595 | $19,495 – $20,295 | $20,595 | $20,595 |
| Fuel economy (city/hwy) | 28/38 | 23/31 | 28/38 | 23/31 | 28/38 | 28/38 |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 138 hp | 145 hp | 138 hp | 148 hp | 145 hp |
| Torque | 131 lb-ft | 136 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 136 lb-ft | 131 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft |
| Engine | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 2L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas | 1.8L I4 gas |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Cargo (cu ft) | 14.8 | 65.3 | 14.8 | 65.3 | 14.8 | 14.8 |
| Max towing | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.
Full specifications
Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.
Engine & drivetrain
- Engine type
- GLSgasTouring GLSgasGLS PZEVgasTouring SEgasLimitedgasLimited PZEVgas
- Fuel type
- GLSregular unleadedTouring GLSregular unleadedGLS PZEVregular unleadedTouring SEregular unleadedLimitedregular unleadedLimited PZEVregular unleaded
- Cylinders
- GLSI4Touring GLSI4GLS PZEVI4Touring SEI4LimitedI4Limited PZEVI4
- Displacement
- GLS1.8 LTouring GLS2 LGLS PZEV1.8 LTouring SE2 LLimited1.8 LLimited PZEV1.8 L
- Horsepower
- GLS148 hpTouring GLS138 hpGLS PZEV145 hpTouring SE138 hpLimited148 hpLimited PZEV145 hp
- Torque
- GLS131 lb-ftTouring GLS136 lb-ftGLS PZEV130 lb-ftTouring SE136 lb-ftLimited131 lb-ftLimited PZEV130 lb-ft
- Transmission
- GLS6-speed manualTouring GLS5-speed manualGLS PZEV6-speed shiftable automaticTouring SE5-speed manualLimited6-speed shiftable automaticLimited PZEV6-speed shiftable automatic
- Drivetrain
- GLSfront wheel driveTouring GLSfront wheel driveGLS PZEVfront wheel driveTouring SEfront wheel driveLimitedfront wheel driveLimited PZEVfront wheel drive
Dimensions
- Body type
- GLSSedanTouring GLSHatchbackGLS PZEVSedanTouring SEHatchbackLimitedSedanLimited PZEVSedan
- Doors
- GLS4Touring GLS5GLS PZEV4Touring SE5Limited4Limited PZEV4
- Seating
- GLS5Touring GLS5GLS PZEV5Touring SE5Limited5Limited PZEV5
- Length
- GLS178.3 inTouring GLS176.6 inGLS PZEV178.3 inTouring SE176.6 inLimited178.3 inLimited PZEV178.3 in
- Width
- GLS69.9 inTouring GLS69.5 inGLS PZEV69.9 inTouring SE69.5 inLimited69.9 inLimited PZEV69.9 in
- Height
- GLS56.5 inTouring GLS59.8 inGLS PZEV56.5 inTouring SE59.8 inLimited56.5 inLimited PZEV56.5 in
- Wheelbase
- GLS106.3 inTouring GLS106.3 inGLS PZEV106.3 inTouring SE106.3 inLimited106.3 inLimited PZEV106.3 in
- Ground clearance
- GLS5.5 inTouring GLS5.9 inGLS PZEV5.5 inTouring SE5.9 inLimited5.5 inLimited PZEV5.5 in
Capacity & weight
- Cargo capacity
- GLS14.8 cu ftTouring GLS24.3 cu ftGLS PZEV14.8 cu ftTouring SE24.3 cu ftLimited14.8 cu ftLimited PZEV14.8 cu ft
- Max cargo capacity
- GLS—Touring GLS65.3 cu ftGLS PZEV—Touring SE65.3 cu ftLimited—Limited PZEV—
- Curb weight
- GLS—Touring GLS2,937 lbsGLS PZEV2,701 lbsTouring SE2,937 lbsLimited—Limited PZEV—
- Fuel tank
- GLS12.8 galTouring GLS14 galGLS PZEV12.8 galTouring SE14 galLimited12.8 galLimited PZEV12.8 gal
Fuel economy & EV
- Combined MPG
- GLS32Touring GLS26GLS PZEV32Touring SE26Limited32Limited PZEV32
- City MPG
- GLS28Touring GLS23GLS PZEV28Touring SE23Limited28Limited PZEV28
- Highway MPG
- GLS38Touring GLS31GLS PZEV38Touring SE31Limited38Limited PZEV38
| Spec | GLS | Touring GLS | GLS PZEV | Touring SE | Limited | Limited PZEV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine & drivetrain | ||||||
| Engine type | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas | gas |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 | I4 |
| Displacement | 1.8 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 2 L | 1.8 L | 1.8 L |
| Horsepower | 148 hp | 138 hp | 145 hp | 138 hp | 148 hp | 145 hp |
| Torque | 131 lb-ft | 136 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft | 136 lb-ft | 131 lb-ft | 130 lb-ft |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 5-speed manual | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Body type | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Hatchback | Sedan | Sedan |
| Doors | 4 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Seating | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Length | 178.3 in | 176.6 in | 178.3 in | 176.6 in | 178.3 in | 178.3 in |
| Width | 69.9 in | 69.5 in | 69.9 in | 69.5 in | 69.9 in | 69.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in | 59.8 in | 56.5 in | 59.8 in | 56.5 in | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in | 106.3 in |
| Ground clearance | 5.5 in | 5.9 in | 5.5 in | 5.9 in | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Capacity & weight | ||||||
| Cargo capacity | 14.8 cu ft | 24.3 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | 24.3 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft | 14.8 cu ft |
| Max cargo capacity | — | 65.3 cu ft | — | 65.3 cu ft | — | — |
| Curb weight | — | 2,937 lbs | 2,701 lbs | 2,937 lbs | — | — |
| Fuel tank | 12.8 gal | 14 gal | 12.8 gal | 14 gal | 12.8 gal | 12.8 gal |
| Fuel economy & EV | ||||||
| Combined MPG | 32 | 26 | 32 | 26 | 32 | 32 |
| City MPG | 28 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 28 |
| Highway MPG | 38 | 31 | 38 | 31 | 38 | 38 |
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2012 Hyundai Elantra FAQ
- How much does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra cost?
- The 2012 Hyundai Elantra has a starting MSRP of $15,345, ranging up to $20,595 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes GLS from $15,345; GLS PZEV from $17,595; SE from $19,495; Limited from $20,595; Limited PZEV from $20,595. Live listings on OpenDealer currently start at $5,000.
- What is the fuel economy of the 2012 Hyundai Elantra?
- The 2012 Hyundai Elantra achieves up to 32 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.
- How much cargo space does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra have?
- The 2012 Hyundai Elantra offers up to 65.3 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.
- Is the 2012 Hyundai Elantra safe?
- The 2012 Hyundai Elantra earned an overall rating of Not Rated out of 5 stars in NHTSA crash testing. NHTSA lists 4 recalls for this model year; check the recalls section for details.
- How many trims does the 2012 Hyundai Elantra come in?
- The 2012 Hyundai Elantra is available in 5 trims (9 total configurations) across Sedan and Hatchback body styles with front wheel drive.