Ford Fusion vs. Hyundai ELANTRA

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

When we compare the Ford Fusion's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume, 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 and resale value. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Pricing: A used 2020 Ford Fusion ranges from $14,994 to $23,000 while a used 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $12,995 to $20,000.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Ford Fusion loses 42.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA retains 8.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Ford Fusion.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.7 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Ford Fusion being ranked 4 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 21 out of 43 Best Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Ford Fusion is 8.2 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Ford Fusion a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion’s base engine makes 175 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Fusion is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 512 miles. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 574 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Ford Fusion. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Ford Fusion, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Ford Fusion 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.