Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the Hyundai Elantra CN7’s RM30,000 premium brings a 5.4 L/100 km rating, RM90 annual road tax, blind-spot information and LED projector headlamps with auto high beam. It is also 105 mm longer and has a 474-litre boot. But the Hyundai Elantra AD answers with a 2.0-litre engine producing 150 hp and 192 Nm, against 121 hp and 154 Nm, plus a power-adjustable driver’s seat. Choose running-cost and safety-kit gains, or the stronger drivetrain.
Pick the Hyundai Elantra AD if you want the 150 hp/192 Nm 2.0-litre engine and a power-adjustable driver’s seat.
Pick the Hyundai Elantra CN7 if you prioritise 5.4 L/100 km economy, RM90 road tax and blind-spot information.
Key differences
- Price: Hyundai Elantra AD RM109,888; Hyundai Elantra CN7 RM139,888.
- Engine output: Hyundai Elantra AD 150 hp and 192 Nm; Hyundai Elantra CN7 121 hp and 154 Nm.
- Rated economy: Hyundai Elantra AD 7.2 L/100 km; Hyundai Elantra CN7 5.4 L/100 km.
- Annual road tax: Hyundai Elantra AD RM380; Hyundai Elantra CN7 RM90.
- Boot space: Hyundai Elantra AD 458 litres; Hyundai Elantra CN7 474 litres.
- Length and wheelbase: Hyundai Elantra AD 4,570 mm and 2,700 mm; Hyundai Elantra CN7 4,675 mm and 2,720 mm.
AD
- 150 hp and 192 Nm from its 2.0-litre engine.
- Power-adjustable driver’s seat.
- RM30,000 lower purchase price.
- 7.2 L/100 km rated economy versus 5.4 L/100 km.
- RM380 annual road tax versus RM90.
- No blind-spot information or all-seat seatbelt reminders.
CN7
- 5.4 L/100 km rated economy and 124 g/km CO2 rating.
- Blind-spot information, LED projector headlamps and auto high beam.
- 474-litre boot with a 2,720 mm wheelbase.
- 121 hp and 154 Nm trail the AD’s 150 hp and 192 Nm.
- Manual driver’s seat adjustment instead of power adjustment.
- RM30,000 higher purchase price.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM109,888✓ | RM139,888 |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Segment | C-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM380 | RM90✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Dual Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,999 cc | 1,598 cc |
| Horsepower | 150 hp✓ | 121 hp |
| Torque | 192 Nm✓ | 154 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 81 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.3 | 11.2 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | CVT Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 6-speed Auto | Intelligent Variable Transmission |
| Gears | 6 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | —✓ | 10.4 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 7.2 L/100 km | 5.4 L/100 km✓ |
| Top Speed | — | 195 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 167 g/km | 124 g/km✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,570 mm | 4,675 mm |
| Width | 1,800 mm | 1,825 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Weight | 1,275 kg | 1,210 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 50 litres | 47 litres |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 458 litres | 474 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/45R17 | 225/45R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Space Saver | Space Saver |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus Prime2 | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Korea (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Torsion Beam |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 17" Two-tone Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-Point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for 2 Outer Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Projector | LED Projector with Auto High Beam |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | LED Combination |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Driver's Seat | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | Rear Vents |
| Power Sockets | 2 Front | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 7" Touchscreen CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support | 8" Touchscreen Infotainment System with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto and 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Tiptronic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Remote Control with Contactless Operation | Remote Control Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Electroluminescent Analogue | Electroluminescent Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | 4.2" Colour LCD Super Vision Meter Cluster |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 300,000 km | 300,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 3-year/50,000 km free service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
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AD vs CN7 FAQ
Is the Hyundai Elantra AD or Hyundai Elantra CN7 better?
The Hyundai Elantra CN7 is better for fuel use, road tax, lighting and safety equipment, with 5.4 L/100 km, RM90 road tax and blind-spot information. The Hyundai Elantra AD is the better pick for engine output, delivering 150 hp and 192 Nm.
What is the price difference?
The Hyundai Elantra CN7 costs RM30,000 more than the Hyundai Elantra AD: RM139,888 against RM109,888.
Which Hyundai Elantra has the larger boot?
The Hyundai Elantra CN7 has the larger boot at 474 litres, 16 litres more than the Hyundai Elantra AD’s 458 litres. It is also 105 mm longer and has a 20 mm longer wheelbase.