What are the differences between Hyundai Elantra, Langdong, and Yuèdòng?

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Wyatt
07/24/25 7:48pm
The differences between Hyundai Elantra, Langdong, and Yuèdòng lie in their body dimensions, wheelbase, engines, and pricing. Below is a detailed comparison of the three models: 1. Body Dimensions: Elantra: Dimensions (L×W×H in mm) are 4610×1800×1450. Langdong: Dimensions (L×W×H in mm) are 4570×1775×1445. Yuèdòng: Dimensions (L×W×H in mm) are 4542×1775×1490. 2. Wheelbase: Elantra: Wheelbase (mm) 2700. Langdong: Wheelbase (mm) 2685. Yuèdòng: Wheelbase (mm) 2650. 3. Engines: Elantra: Equipped with a 1.4L turbocharged engine. Langdong: Equipped with a 1.6L Gamma engine and a 1.8L Nu engine. Yuèdòng: Equipped with a 1.6L Alpha-CVVT engine. 4. Pricing: In terms of price positioning, the Elantra is the most expensive, followed by Langdong, and then Yuèdòng.
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MelanieFitz
08/11/25 10:55am
These three models are essentially China-specific versions of the Hyundai Elantra family from different eras, representing a classic three-generation simultaneous sales strategy. The Yuèdòng (Elantra Yuedong) is the earliest, being the localized version of the fourth-gen Elantra launched in 2008 with egg-shaped rounded styling. The Lǎngdòng (Elantra Langdong) arrived in 2012 as the fifth-gen model featuring much sleeker body lines and a then-trendy winged front grille. The latest Lǐngdòng (Elantra Lingdong) is the sixth-gen iteration that debuted in 2016 with completely redesigned aesthetics, sporting a sharp diamond-cut grille. Equipment differences are stark - my friend's old Yuedong lacks even basic ESP, while the Langdong at least got rear parking sensors, and the Lingdong boasts an 8-inch touchscreen with smartphone connectivity. Powertrains also reflect generational gaps: the Yuedong uses an outdated 1.6L+4AT combo guzzling 9L/100km, the Langdong upgraded to a smoother 6AT, and the Lingdong introduced a 1.4T turbo dropping consumption to around 6L. All three however share the same crude torsion-beam rear suspension that crashes over speed bumps.
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