Ford Fiesta vs. Hyundai ELANTRA

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fiesta and 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 Ford Fiesta and the Hyundai ELANTRA.

When comparing the Ford Fiesta's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fiesta has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, reliability and resale value. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fiesta's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fiesta is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Fiesta ranges from $8,991 to $16,993 while a used 2019 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $10,995 to $19,294.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fiesta loses 30.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Ford Fiesta retains 3.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fiesta is 8.2 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fiesta being ranked 23 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 21 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fiesta is 8.0 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fiesta a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fiesta’s base engine makes 120 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Fiesta is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 29 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 504 miles.This gives the Ford Fiesta the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai ELANTRA the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, 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 Ford Fiesta, a subcompact car, has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai ELANTRA has higher safety ratings than the Ford Fiesta, with an average rating of 4.64 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.