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2017 Hyundai ELANTRA vs. 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA and 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA.

In comparing the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA's and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the area of typical lower range of pricing for used cars. The 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA and 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA have the same fuel efficiency, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA's and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA is a better car than the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA.

Pricing: A used 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $7,991 to $17,072 while a used 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $9,368 to $18,247.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA both lose 33.4 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 8.3 out of 10. Hyundai ELANTRA is ranked 21 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 7.8 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA makes 147 horsepower. Both the ELANTRA and the ELANTRA are rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. Both models use regular unleaded.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ELANTRA has an average safety rating of 4.64 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$17,150

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$20,010

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$13,995 - $35,655

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$16,950

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$20,571

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$14,395 - $39,785

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$12,485

Price Range:

$7,991 - $17,072

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$15,337

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$8,833 - $26,195

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

934

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

90,110

# Good or Great Deals:

346

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$13,966

Price Range:

$9,368 - $18,247

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$17,195

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$9,985 - $30,573

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

744

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

79,860

# Good or Great Deals:

271

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

3.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

4

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

2.1 - 7.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

6.6%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

4.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

5.2

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

3.1 - 8.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

6.6%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

3.3

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.7

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.5 - 14.4

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.2

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

4.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

0.5 - 16.6

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for Teens

5 / 5

Best Small Cars for the Money

8 / 13

Most Affordable Small Cars

10 / 24

Best Small Cars Under $25k

10 / 13

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

17 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

17 / 43

Best Small Cars

21 / 43

Safest Small Cars

26 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

28 / 43

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for Teens

5 / 5

Best Small Cars for the Money

8 / 13

Most Affordable Small Cars

10 / 24

Best Small Cars Under $25k

10 / 13

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

17 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

17 / 43

Best Small Cars

21 / 43

Safest Small Cars

26 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

28 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2017 Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Eco, Limited, SE, Sport, Value Edition

2018 Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Eco, Limited, SE, SEL, Sport, Value Edition

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Warranty Information

Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:

5 years / 60000 miles

Warranty, Powertrain:

10 years / 100000 miles

Warranty, Roadside Assistance:

5 years

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.64 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.64 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.053 hp per pound

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


26 / 36 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

364 / 504 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

2 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Manual

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


26 / 36 / 29

Range (city/hwy):

364 / 504 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Bluetooth:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Bench Seats:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Available

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Bluetooth:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

N/A

Lane Departure Warning:

N/A

Lane Keeping Assist:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Driver Attention Monitoring:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

14.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.8 cubic feet

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

38.8 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.2 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.3 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

14.4 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

95.8 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2767 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

179.9 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2767 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

179.9 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

steel

Tire Size:

P195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Beige

Mineral Beige

Black

Phantom Black

Blue

Electric Blue / Lakeside Blue

Gray

Shale Gray Metallic

Red

Scarlet Red

Silver

Symphony Silver

White

Quartz White Pearl

Exterior Colors

Beige

Mineral Beige

Black

Phantom Black

Blue

Electric Blue / Lakeside Blue

Gray

Machine Gray

Red

Scarlet Red

Silver

Symphony Silver

White

Quartz White Pearl

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Gray

Gray

Black

Not available

Interior Colors

Beige

Beige

Gray

Gray

Black

Black

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