The Elantra N Is Better Than The Veloster N Except For This 1 Reason. Reviewed By A Veloster N Owner
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- čas přidán 29. 08. 2024
- These cars are closely matched and you can't go wrong with either one. But depending on what you need, one is clearly the better car.
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I ended up going with the Veloster N in 2022 over the Elantra. I personally think it's a better looking car from the outside and for that model year it was only offered with the Premium trim options so it came with the same seats as the Elantra N. The trunk bracing also was a big turn off, even if it's removeable. One final selling point was the analog gauges. I've been in a number of cars with the digital clusters (everything from the MB E350 to the Elantra/Kona N-line), and all of them are flat looking. I think the Elantra N's is pretty good, but at night compared with the underlay lighting of the analog gauges, or in the sun where you can see the background details and metalic N-logo in the Veloster, it's just better. I do agree the overall interior quality is lower, however even compared to some other Hyundai products (especially the N-Line) it isn't that bad - though the doors are especially low quality feeling. I absolutely agree that the worst part of the car is the 3-doors. There's no parking stalls in my city big enough to allow for full door operation and it's very common to have too little space to even make it to the first notch, meaning when I open the door I have to hold the door while sliding through a gap maybe 2 feet wide. Even at home where there is more space to open my doors, the drivers' seating position is too far back so if you want to stow something in the back seat you need to reach around to the center and throw it between the seats. I've had the car for 1.5 years now and no regrets on the purchase. Now that the Veloster is no longer an option new, there isn't much of a choice to make between the two cars, however if I had to make the choice again today I'd still choose the Veloster.
better tech for the elantra inside tho
It's not better looking.
Elantra N should have higher cornering limits, what sold me on it over the VN was the new chassis and stiffness. Much more liveable as a daily on comfort mode
I have a 2018 Elantra Sport, if I could have gotten that body style with the N interior and drivetrain. I'd have a car I would never sell!
You and me both buddy. I miss my Sport, though my N is wild.
The most telling thing is that after the review he did not sell his VN to get and EN. He said he would like to take the interior and put it in his VN. “That would make for the perfect N car.”
Agreed to both of you, there's no excuse to make such an amazingly ugly vehicle like that. Didn't they do any focus groups on the styling? I have not heard one single person say that they like the look of the Elantra N, that sucks. I'm thinking of going back to a VN and although it is a better fit than the VN, I wouldn't even consider the Elantra N it's that damn hideous to me. Even my wife who never really has any opinion on how a car looks said she hates it and that it's one of the ugliest cars she's ever seen. That says a lot. I had a 19 VN and she didn't drive it because it was a manual but she thought it looked good. I have an SS 1Le now and she likes it pretty good, but she told me NOT TO get a Elantra N.
I happen to love the veloster I had spec R edition I am going to buy another one the veloster definitely is a very fun to drive
I have a kid with a kid seat. The 3 door design is perfect for me. I might be an exception but for me, I disagree with you - I love the 3 doors.
I love both the Veloster N and Elantra N. While the front grill on the Elantra N isn't my favorite, I won't see that as I'm driving it, so it doesn't matter much to me. I do love a hot hatch, but as you mentioned, I have more than myself to haul around, so four doors may be more useful than three. I do think I'd be happy with either one, but I do like the interior/gauges of the Elantra N better.
I have the same feeling on the interior of my 2018 Elantra Sport. Love the cars looks and sporty comfort combo, also pulls much harder with catless dp, but immediately after this car the interiors warmed up marginally. Hell, I'd a been more satisfied if they just painted door pulls and 2 or 3 trim bits silver. only 32k on the clock so I'm thinkin bout selling it for a new Si, or EN
Maybe do some research before posting? EN hp and tq figures are underrated from the factory unlike the VN. EN makes about 35 whp more than the VN on a dyno. EN is much quicker and not even comparable, in a straight line
All testing publications online have the cars testing very close to each other in the quarter mile.
I've also seen an Elantra N dyno in the 230's so...
@@jamesluna162 ok vn owner
@@mptboi7284 it's easy to cherry pick stats and numbers to justify your preference isn't it?
@@jamesluna162 kid, Im in the business of tuning performance automobiles. I see these cars on the dyno more than I'd like 😉
@@mptboi7284 lol
I owned a 22 elantra N dct (intense blue) but it got totaled. Im getting a 23 elantra N dct (cyber grey) soon
I’ve came from a 2022 veloster n 2 the 2022 Elantra dct , I like the body more in the veloster and the look , Elantra n definitely has more torque and way better interior .
Does it feel like the Elantra is more powerful? Or is it mostly the DCT that makes it feel faster than your VN?
@@jamesluna162 elantra manual beats manual veloster by a little , turbo is little different.
My wife now drives the dct Elantra and I got the manual veloster n because I missed it and she wanted it haha . I’m running jb4 on veloster and I pull on stock dct good now .
@@josephparker9726 damn so you picked up another VN because you missed it? I've heard of multiple people doing this and it makes me hesitant to switch to an EN.
@@jamesluna162 I can also drive both cars when I want , I love hatchback look way better and love manual . I think the Veloster looks more sporty . Also they aren’t making the veloster anymore so in couple years the 2022 value will stay high.
The Elantra n is a way better daily driver , way nicer interior. More features . More comfortable seats . Elantra n is better in general. I just prefer veloster look and style , and they do good with mods also.
@@josephparker9726 all great points. I honestly wasn't blown away when I test drove the EN, It really didn't feel any faster, but it was a DCT so maybe that feeling is 'muted' a bit because of less driver engagement. I think I prefer the physical gauge cluster in the VN and definitely the styling and character of the VN.
Have you guys raced from like a 2nd gear roll both being stock? If not, you guys should and upload the video! I don't think I've seen a stock EN vs VN race on video
Wait.... Everything was improved??
I'm sorry but how can you honestly say that with a straight face while having already shown us the front end of both vehicles? 😅
Bro looks are subjective. Although I agree the Veloster looks better because it's a hatchback. Other than that I'm getting the EN.
I just bought a 2020 Veloster Turbo, it’s a quick fun little car, but over the years my families had some very fast cars that I was principle driver of, and I need more out of the car. I was going to order an Elantra N, or the Veloster N, but couldn’t bare the wait times as I was moving away with my gf and needed a car quickly, and the Veloster turbo was a great price, and available, and since I needed a car asap I just went with it. However after the winter I’ll be making this very hard decision, I’ll be ordering one of the 2 cars come April/May time frame, most likely trading in my Veloster turbo for one or the other (or keep it as a more “daily”, but these Ns seem to be great at that so would be a waste I’d think) I fell in love with the first press release video of the Elantra N, but after owning a Veloster I’ve fallen in love with the quirkiness of it, the short wheelbase, etc.
Any have experience with both? Looking for feedback.
I’d have to agree with Quantum lab I’ve owned both a 2020 Vn 6spd and a 2022 en 6 spd. And the En is just missing something from the driving experience. On autocross it’s just a bit more toned down. I’m sure that has to do with the wheelbase and not being able to feel the rear as easily. The en feels faster in the straights and has more low end torque on the top end. But 1-2-3 in the VN is something special around turning! (IE autocross!) just wish they would have given the en the track app they gave South Korean markets!
Driven both and got the EN, seems much more capable to me actually.
@@MK3504 never said it was less capable. It’s missing that X factor experience. That edge… it’s just a sensation difference. I had more fun in my vn. I’d still choose the En 9/10 times over both for 90% of my driving / needs. But I would be lying if I didn’t say I missed the VN
I can not stand the pastel blue trim and accents
I drove both a Veloster N DCT and an Elantra N DCT and I felt like the tuning of the DCT was so much better on the Elantra N. Also the exhaust on the Elantra N DCT is much louder than the Veloster. But what was immediately noticeable about the Elantra N was that it felt like it was missing something, from the driving experience, especially compared to the Veloster. And personally I think the Elantra is pretty terrible looking. Though if the brought the i20n to the US that’s would be my first pick.
I want a manual muffler for my 22 VN DCT. I tried the ARK midpipe and it was too raspy and buzzy, I went back to stock, but I've heard the MT muffler makes the DCT slightly louder
@@matthewolson9704 I believe that the manual exhaust should make your car louder, although I’m also pretty sure the tune is different between the dct and manual cars so the pops are more aggressive with the manual car.
What do you think it was missing? Do you think it is worth trading the veloster N for the Elantra N?
@@jamesluna162 it’s hard to describe but I think the longer wheelbase just makes it feel less nimble. Personally I wouldn’t trade it in, but if you really can’t stand the quality of the interior and also overall quality on the Veloster than you should trade it in but otherwise I wouldn’t but that’s the opinion of someone who has only driven both but owns neither. You should go test drive one and determine if it’s worth it for you.
Bro this is the exact car I have. I have 2k miles on the EN and I can tell you for sure EN is 10000x better then VN. My friend has one and he tells me everyday my dad is better
Everyone online talking about how cheap the plastics are in the veloster N. Me coming from a base model 5 speed 2007 ford focus. This is some luxurious god damn material inside my new veloster N.
Lol. I don't understand everyone complaining about it. Hyundai had to cut corners in order to get this kind of performance at the price point. Every manufacturer will do the same thing. Everywhere that you will actually touch in the car is very nice imo.
I have (had) the 1st gen Veloster Turbo and the interior plastics are so much better than the 2nd gen Veloster
What are you talking about lol, the 1st gens look dated asf. The infotainment system, seats, steering wheel, shifter, gauges are all better on the 2nd gen do you want me to go on?
As a current VN owner, if you want a Veloster N with a nicer interior, just get a Kona N. That's what I plan to do eventually.
Did u get the kona N yet?
The 2022 Veloster N is nice tbh
Also when you unlock the driver door it doesn’t unlock all doors just driver side . You. Have to manually unlock from driver side to open the rest of the doors unless you press the unlock remote twice on the key fob .
One major advantage of the Veloster N three door design is it discourages passengers! Win! I also have the 2020 VN w/PP. I am an empty nester so my rear seat is pretty much for hauling things. The three door design makes for a nice coupe look on the side that matters and a sedan look on the side that does not matter so much. :)
I had a 19' VN, bought it New and owned it for nearly four years. I traded it on my current car a Camaro SS 1LE. The SS is much faster and probably out corners the VN, but I have missed my car ever since I traded it in. I have even considered finding a used 22' and go back.
OH yeah, the Elantra N looks hideous and I wouldn't ever buy a car that looks like that. IDK why they didn't steal the front of the VN instead, it is a really good looking car, especially in person. The Elantra is absolutely horrible in the light color. If you buy one, get it in black or dark blue because that car is ugly from the front and the rear.
I need to get my hands on this car.
It's hard to get the exterior color I want and the transmission I want and you can't order online either, which sucks.
I have to play by chance and hope I get lucky the one I want comes available because truthfully, this is the only car showing up at random.
There are no new Si's around as Honda's vehicle production has been cut by 40%, the new FL5 CTR is not here yet, I don't want an MK8 GTI nor MK8 R, the GR Corolla will be too small for me, and the Integra might be the second best option since those are getting some production light, but not as much or as fast as auto manufacturers would like to.
The Elantra N seems like they are becoming more readily available as they get off the ship, train, and transport trucks.
whats interesting with the veloster is if your are in a right hand drive country the rear door is on the other side. They just need to make it a 4 door.
Not happening since Hyundai has now killed all Velosters including the N
@@new_nonsense good lmao
Ya who cares it's dead now.
The seats aren't leather, they're PU Leather (fake).
I prefer the VNs instrument cluster. Gauges are better than screens 99% of the time.
No they're not it's obsolete
@@user-us9jo6xu7z nice bait.
I prefer the Kona N looks better, buth the Elantra N and Veloster N would perform better.
The wheel hop on the Elantra N MT is terrible.
How is the wheel hop on the Veloster N MT?
I want the Elentra i just dont want to pay the current markets outrages price here in Canada.
In Canada you pay MSRP that's it
Don’t like the styling on the EN and 4 door long sedans. I have a small tight parking spot. That brace in back kills practicality for a drummer. I’ve always been a hot hatch person and I drive a 22 Veloster N manual performance blue and I love the look and practicality way better.
That bar is so easy to remove idk why this keeps getting brought up, unless your'e regularly hauling plywood. In that case get a minivan
Does the whole kit fit inside the veloster ?
@@joshzorrill6951 I can fit two kits inside along with tons of hardware and cymbals. I own a drum shop so need a hatch back to fit as much as possible.
It depends on your life style and what your definition of practically is. I bought an Elantra N and sold my Focus ST due to space. Before that i was looking at the Vel N but it was much smaller than my already small Focus ST. The Elantra N in my opinion has been way more practical in every way
@@franpancho1000 yep, everyone has different needs and also different thoughts on car styles. Any N car is pretty sweet
Lol I know somebody with one of those. 5k on the clock and it's been in the shop for a couple weeks waiting to get injectors replaced.
This car is so ugly. The veloster n is better looking and all around better car. If u like driving a boat then I guess this car is for u
I can put my second set of track day wheels/tires in my Veloster N. Four 235s fit perfect across the back. Can't do that in the Elantra.
That's not true at all lol
3 door is so children exit curb side
Great 👍 reviewer..
..so what is the one reason
I really wish the EN had a centered symmetrical infotainment screen/console like the veloster. That's the one gripe I have coming from a civic. I love the symmetry in the dash
The interior on the N shouldn’t be what you’re focusing on. Look at the early JDM cars and how clearly the interior isn’t the focus on a sports car. You’re going to swap out the sears anyway for buckets 😂
I like the extra power of the EN but it doesn't make up for its styling. Let's be honest its fugly. It looks like a teenager tacked a bunch of ricer accessories on to his moms hand me down grocery getter. On the other hand they absolutely nailed the styling on the VN. 4 doors are not better than 2 or 3. 4 door sports cars are lame AF, but if you can only afford one car it might be your only choice. The 22 VN DCT with the new seats and performance screens is the sweet spot.
Considering Hyundai no longer sells the Veloster, the answer to the question between Elantra and the Veloster is actually quite simple: do you want the full-length 10 year/100,000-mile warranty or not?
The 10 year warranty starts when you buy the car. 22 VNs are still new on lot so this comment won’t make sense until all new VNs are sold.
There is a new VN sitting at the dealership less than a mile from where I live. You can still get them new.
@@44actualand that's because nobody wants to buy them 3:04
How do you feel about it in comparison to the Toyota 86?
I wanted to get the for a little while 86, but before THAT I've always wanted an N car, and I am still getting it. A guy I know told me he drove both the BRZ and VN, and the N was more fun by a long shot.
I know the Elantra N puts up the numbers, but I still prefer a WRX.
you mean the lowered crosstrek?
@@MJT-DA yeah that new WRX is fugly with all that plastic cladding. Truly looks like some kind of hybrid off-road crossover weirdo car. They totally ruined it too bad cuz I've had my mk7 Golf R for almost 8 years since 2015 and was looking for another compact AWD performance car, and as much as I love that you mk8 Golf R, I'm not looking spend almost 50K so I was really looking forward to that WRX, until they revealed it 🤮...
Anyway I live in South Florida, where the roads are completely smooth, no potholes or cracks, no snow or ice so maybe a FWD EN is the way to go. Especially since I love dual clutches now since I deal with a lot of traffic, and it's got one of the best DCTs these days.
I just love how with my mk7 Golf R I can mash the throttle to the floor even just rolling at 5 mph in first gear and zero wheel spin. Not even a chirp.. it just bucks and smoothly Rockets forward without a hint of wheel hop or spin, and I know that'll never be the case with FWD
@@Daveyboy_GolfR Yeah the wheel hop get eliminated with the new lower engine mount for the DCT models and the top engine mount for the MT models. Idk what it is about hyundai but when it comes to engine mounts or transmission mounts they cheap out. I changed the shifter in my genesis coupe with a aluminum one and removed the plastic one that flexed every second and got rid of the 2nd gear grind now I'm replacing my tranny mount with megan to get rid of the 3rd gear grind like hyundai i love yall but come on lol
@@MJT-DA yeah I've heard the the lower engine mount is a must to mitigate wheel hop. But the car is already not like an Audi in terms of it's lack of sound insulation for wind, road, and tire noise, so adding the lower motor mount will obviously add even more NVH to a car that in stock form is already relatively noisy, and pretty stiff, even in its comfort setting.
I've heard people adding the lower engine mount mod and say it's an absolute must and it's fantastic for the wheel hop.... that's no question. And for the most part, they say that there's only a little extra NVH compared to stock, but they do get used to it.
Only a few people said the nvh became too much and remove the mod, but that's very rare from what I've heard.
Overall from the forums and posts I've read about it, people were very happy with the mod from sixth element.
So yeah it would be something I would do as I am not all about launching but I am definitely about mashing that throttle at low speeds in low gears and want a smooth take off as opposed to BANG BANG BANG then go. And yeah, I TOTALLY AGREE Hyundai does cheap out on things that make no sense. LOL
The wrx is way too slow 🐌
Go with the 2022+ WRX!!! I love the Elantra N, but I needed AWD
That 3 door design on the Veloster is more for the younger generation kids I think but obviously price plays a issue because of the markups and just having the money to buy one
Spaceship design
Elantra look way better
This thing is ugly as sun😅 idc how fast it’s it’s hideous
Which is faster on track ?
The Elantra
I don't like the Elantra grandma car
elantra N is all good except that look.. I thinks its too ugly.
Love my VN ..I have no interest in the EN or KN..To each their own
Veloster N is cancelled so we can forget about the miserable sales failure it was.
Nahhh
Its ugly, veloster looks better.
The Veloster looks like a cheap econobox inside and out, because it is. If it looked good people would have bought it.
@@ENDCT-mx5ei Veloster is not perfect but it still looks better than Elantra with its hidious grill. Secondly, of course velsoter is econobox, its cheap so thats expected. Same applies for the Elentra which is not exactly luxiorious. If i wanted better interior, exterior and quailty i would buy the GTI but it just happens Velsoter is more FUN to drive.
Agreed, I feel like the colors are honestly what ruins it. Performance Blue with the red accents really doesn't work imo. The Veloster has a more sporty appearance so I think it barely gets away with it, but the Elantra doesn't. It just looks silly. Make those red accents black and it would probably be a lot more attractive.
I think the veloster is ugly and elantra is better. To each their own.
@@ENDCT-mx5ei Don't know what your smoking but the VN looks a million times better than the fugly EN.