Compare the 2020 Hyundai Veloster vs Elantra GT Side-by-Side

2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ultimate vs Hyundai Elantra GT N Line: Specs & Features

If your goal is to stand out from the crowd, bold is the way to go — and no one does this like Hyundai. Enter the 2020 Hyundai Veloster Turbo Ultimate and the Elantra GT N Line. Packed full of all the top-of-the-line technology you have come to expect from Hyundai, and with their bold frames and unique features, the 2020 Hyundai Elantra GT N Line and Veloster Turbo Ultimate are natural for comparison. The first generation of both Hyundais hit the streets just under a decade ago — The Elantra GT: sporty cousin to the classic Elantra, first showed up in 2013, while the Veloster first debuted in 2012.

Performance Highlights

The 2020 Veloster Turbo Ultimate and Elantra GT N Line both rely on an inline 4-cylinder turbo engine paired with 7-speed EcoShift® Dual Clutch Transmission (optional on the N Line) which supplies an impressive 201 hp and 195 lb-ft of torque. It is also important to note, both Hyundias received the 2020 IIHS Top Safety Pick thanks to their LED headlights and Forward Collision Avoidance Assist.

Design Features

The most obvious difference you will notice in these models is the Veloster features 3 doors plus one cargo hatch while the Elantra GT comes as a four-door. The Veloster’s special, asymmetrical design appears as an easy-access sedan on the passenger’s side, and as a sporty coupe on the driver’s side. The 2020 Veloster Turbo Ultimate features a hatchback with diffuser, a rear spoiler, dual center-mounted exhausts with chrome tips, and a town-tone black roof with power tilt-and-slide sunroof. Both Hyundais include leather seats, premium sporty interiors,18-inch alloy wheels, LED Daytime Running Lights (DRLs), LED headlights and taillights, and available sunroofs. The Elantra GT takes cargo space a step further by including a well-thought-out dual-level cargo floor.

Tech Highlights

Hyundai is known for impressive safety features, like the Veloster Turbo Ultimate’s standard-equipped HUD (Heads-up Display), which displays key driving information such as navigation and music. Both the Hyundai models showcase some of the most impressive safety technology available on the market now, including Smart Cruise Control (SCC), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA-Ped), Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BCW), and Rear-Cross Traffic Collision Warning (RCCW). The Veloster also features a wireless charging station for compatible devices, while the Elantra GT N Line boasts Proximity Key technology with push button start. No matter which one you pick, both are sporty and reliable vehicles that are sure to satisfy crossing-guards and thrill-seekers alike.