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2019 Hyundai ELANTRA vs. 2019 Kia Forte

When comparing the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA's and the 2019 Kia Forte's specifications and ratings, the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for used cars, reliability and overall quality score. The 2019 Kia Forte has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA and 2019 Kia Forte have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA's and the 2019 Kia Forte's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.

2019 Hyundai ELANTRA vs. 2019 Kia Forte Pricing

A used 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $12,994 to $20,998 while a used 2019 Kia Forte is priced between $13,439 to $20,820.

2019 Hyundai ELANTRA vs. 2019 Kia Forte Resale/Retained Value

Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA loses 41.1 percent of its value and the 2019 Kia Forte loses 39.8 percent of its value. This means the 2019 Kia Forte retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA.

2019 Hyundai ELANTRA vs. 2019 Kia Forte Quality Rating

The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 8.1 out of 10 while the Kia Forte's quality rating is 7.9 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 26 Best Compact Cars and the Kia Forte being ranked 14 out of 26. Out of 43 Best Small Cars, the Hyundai ELANTRA is ranked 17 and the Kia Forte is ranked 20.

2019 Hyundai ELANTRA vs. 2019 Kia Forte Reliability Rating

iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 7.8 out of 10. For the Kia Forte the reliability rating is 7.6 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Forte.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison

For engine performance, the base engine of both the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA and the 2019 Kia Forte makes 147 horsepower. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles. The Forte is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 518 miles. This gives the 2019 Kia Forte the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison

While both models are compact cars, the 2019 Kia Forte has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of front head room, and front shoulder room. The 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA and 2019 Kia Forte are comparable in regards to front leg room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.

Safety Ratings Comparison

When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA has higher safety ratings than the 2019 Kia Forte, with an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.

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2019 Hyundai ELANTRA
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Pricing

New Asking Price:

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Used Asking Price:

$12,994 - $20,998

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

41.1%

Pricing

New Asking Price:

-

Used Asking Price:

$13,439 - $20,820

5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):

39.8%

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.1 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10

Kia Forte Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.9 / 10

Reliability:

7.6 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Best Korean Small Cars

1 / 8

Best Korean Compact Cars

1 / 5

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

2 / 43

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

2 / 26

Best Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 43

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

3 / 26

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 43

Most Affordable Compact Cars

6 / 18

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

10 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 43

Best Compact Cars

12 / 26

Most Affordable Small Cars

12 / 26

Best Small Cars for the Money

12 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars

14 / 43

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

16 / 26

Best Small Cars

17 / 43

Safest Small Cars

24 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

26 / 43

Kia Forte Rankings

Most Affordable Compact Cars

2 / 18

Best Korean Small Cars

2 / 8

Best Korean Compact Cars

2 / 5

Most Affordable Small Cars

8 / 26

Most Comfortable Compact Cars

9 / 26

Compact Cars with the Most Horsepower

11 / 26

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 43

Compact Cars with Best Resale Value

12 / 26

Best Compact Cars

14 / 26

Best Compact Cars for Tall People

14 / 26

Most Comfortable Small Cars

15 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

16 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

17 / 43

Best Small Cars

20 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

21 / 43

Safest Small Cars

26 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

27 / 43

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

2019 Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

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

2019 Kia Forte Trim Levels

EX, FE, LXS, S

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 / 60000 miles

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.64 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

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

0.049 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specifications

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

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

0.054 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):


27 / 37 / 31

Range (city/hwy):

378 / 518 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple Car Play:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple Car Play:

Standard

Heated Seats

Available

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

N/A

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Safety Equipment

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.3 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:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.5 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55.3 inches

Cargo Space:

15.3 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

96.0 cubic feet

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2972 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

181.9 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2721 lbs

Width:

70.9 inches

Height:

56.5 inches

Length:

182.7 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

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