2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT vs. 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT and 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT 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 GT and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT.

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

Pricing: A used 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT ranges from $7,700 to $16,056 while a used 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT is priced between $10,954 to $19,191.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate, the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT both lose 35.1 percent of their value.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 8.0 out of 10. Hyundai ELANTRA GT is ranked 28 out of 43 Best Small Cars based on its reliability, retained value, and safety ratings.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars' Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 7.1 out of 10.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT’s base engine makes 173 horsepower, and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT base engine makes 161 horsepower. The ELANTRA GT is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 422 miles. The ELANTRA GT is rated to deliver an average of 26 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles.This gives the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT the advantage in fuel efficiency and the 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the 2017 Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The 2018 Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ELANTRA GT has an average safety rating of 4.29 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.