Acura ILX vs. Hyundai ELANTRA
When comparing the Acura ILX's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Acura ILX has the advantage in the areas of overall quality score and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value and interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Acura ILX's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA is a better car than the Acura ILX.
Acura ILX vs. Hyundai ELANTRA Pricing
A used 2022 Acura ILX ranges from $24,895 to $32,977 while a used 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $19,852 to $26,844.
Acura ILX vs. Hyundai ELANTRA Resale/Retained Value
Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Acura ILX loses 48 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 41.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA retains 6.9 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Acura ILX.
Acura ILX vs. Hyundai ELANTRA Quality Rating
The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Acura ILX is 8.7 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Acura ILX being ranked 8 out of 36 Best Luxury Small Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 26 Best Compact Cars.
Acura ILX vs. Hyundai ELANTRA Reliability Rating
iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Acura ILX is 7.7 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Acura ILX.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison
For engine performance, the Acura ILX’s base engine makes 201 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The ILX is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 449 miles. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Acura ILX. The ILX uses premium unleaded, and the ELANTRA uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison
While both models are compact cars, the Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Acura ILX and Hyundai ELANTRA are comparable in regards to front leg room.
Safety Ratings Comparison
When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Acura ILX has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.64 out of 5 Stars.
Pricing
New Asking Price:
-
Used Asking Price:
$24,895 - $32,977
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
48%
Pricing
New Asking Price:
$20,224 - $27,355
Used Asking Price:
$19,852 - $26,844
5-Year Depreciation (lower is better):
41.1%
Acura ILX Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.7 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
7.9 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
Acura ILX Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 32Ranking
1 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
3 out of / 8Ranking
8 out of / 36Ranking
8 out of / 30Ranking
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19 out of / 36Ranking
20 out of / 36Ranking
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29 out of / 30Ranking
34 out of / 36Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
2 out of / 26Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 26Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
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10 out of / 26Ranking
11 out of / 43Ranking
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12 out of / 26Ranking
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14 out of / 43Ranking
16 out of / 26Ranking
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24 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Acura ILX Trim Levels
Base, w/Premium, w/Premium w/A-SPEC, w/Tech w/A-SPEC
Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
4 years / 50000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
6 years / 70000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
4 years / 50000 miles
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):
5 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
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specifications
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 6800 rpm
Torque:
180 foot-lbs @ 3600 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.065 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:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
24 / 34 / 28
Range (city/hwy):
317 / 449 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
31 / 41 / 35
Range (city/hwy):
384 / 508 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Android Auto:
Available
Apple Car Play:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple Car Play:
Standard
Navigation System:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Equipment
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
53.6 inches
Cargo Space:
12.4 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
89.3 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3095 lbs
Width:
70.6 inches
Height:
55.6 inches
Length:
182.2 inches
Wheelbase:
105.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2725 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
painted aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
15.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
195/65R15
