2022 Hyundai Elantra 1.6L Smart vs 2025 Dongfeng Shine E3
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Hyundai Elantra vs Dongfeng Shine, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceHyundai Elantra: AED 68,999Dongfeng Shine: AED 68,500Dongfeng Shine is AED 499 cheaper (1%).
- PowerHyundai Elantra: 127 hpDongfeng Shine: 194 hpDongfeng Shine makes 67 hp more.
- TorqueHyundai Elantra: 157 NmDongfeng Shine: 300 NmDongfeng Shine makes 143 Nm more.
- Fuel economyHyundai Elantra: 14.9 km/LDongfeng Shine: 20.5 km/LDongfeng Shine goes 5.6 km further per litre.
- LengthHyundai Elantra: 4675 mmDongfeng Shine: 4670 mmHyundai Elantra is 5 mm longer.
- SeatingHyundai Elantra: 5 SeaterDongfeng Shine: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceHyundai Elantra: 485 LDongfeng Shine: 454 LHyundai Elantra carries 31 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Hyundai Elantra or Dongfeng Shine?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Dongfeng Shine is AED 499 cheaper (1%). Dongfeng Shine makes 67 hp more. Dongfeng Shine goes 5.6 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.

Hyundai
Elantra 1.6L Smart
AED 68,999*

Dongfeng
Shine E3
AED 68,500*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4
1600
127
157
Petrol
4.0
1500
194
300
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4
4.0
Displacement (cc)
1600
1500
Power (hp)
127
194
Peak Torque (Nm)
157
300
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
-
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
-
6-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
50
14.9
50.0
20.5
Fuel Tank Size (L)
50
50.0
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
14.9
20.5
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9.5
209
11.5
200
0 to 100 (s)
9.5
11.5
Top Speed (km/h)
209
200
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
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-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
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-
4675
1825
1430
2720
-
-
-
485
-
4
4670
1812
1490
2680
1253
205/50 R17
205/50 R17
454.0
Body Type
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-
No. Of Doors
-
4
Length (mm)
4675
4670
Width (mm)
1825
1812
Height (mm)
1430
1490
Wheelbase (mm)
2720
2680
Weight (kg)
-
1253
Front Tyres
-
205/50 R17
Rear Tyres
-
205/50 R17
Cargo Space (L)
485
454.0
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
-
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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