Honda Fit vs. Hyundai ELANTRA

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Fit 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 Honda Fit and the Hyundai ELANTRA.

In comparing the Honda Fit's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. 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 base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Honda Fit's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Honda Fit is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Pricing: A used 2020 Honda Fit ranges from $13,464 to $23,554 while a used 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $9,994 to $19,792.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Fit loses 20.6 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 40.6 percent of its value. This means the Honda Fit retains 20 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 Honda Fit is 8.7 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Honda Fit being ranked 5 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 37.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Fit is 8.2 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Honda Fit a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Fit’s base engine makes 130 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The Fit is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 382 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 Honda Fit. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Honda Fit, a subcompact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, rear head room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room and rear shoulder room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Honda Fit has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.