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

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

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

Performance

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

Design Highlights

The most obvious difference you’ll see between these models is the Veloster features 3 doors plus one cargo hatch while the 2020 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 dual center-mounted exhausts with chrome tips, a rear spoiler, diffuser, 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 problem-solving dual-level cargo floor.

Tech Elements

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