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Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA and Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid 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 Hyundai ELANTRA and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

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

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $17,353 to $23,998 while a used 2022 Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid is priced between $17,694 to $25,927.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 33.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid loses 40.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA retains 7.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 8.3 out of 10 while the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid's quality rating is 6.9 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 21 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid being ranked 5 out of 9 Best Hybrid Small Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 7.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid base engine makes 139 horsepower. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The IONIQ Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 59 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 714 miles. This gives the Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai ELANTRA. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ELANTRA has an average safety rating of 4.64 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$20,200

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

$24,033

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,645 - $44,090

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

$23,600

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$24,898

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,600 - $26,800

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$20,516

Price Range:

$17,353 - $23,998

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

$24,727

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

$15,285 - $43,006

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

937

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

35,775

# Good or Great Deals:

152

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

$21,717

Price Range:

$17,694 - $25,927

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$23,425

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

$21,717 - $24,749

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

62

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

49,229

# Good or Great Deals:

12

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.3 / 10

Reliability:

7.8 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.6 / 10

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

6.9 / 10

Reliability:

5.9 / 10

Retained Value:

8.0 / 10

Safety:

Not available



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.2

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.1 - 11.6

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

6.6%

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

11.5

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.9

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.3 - 11.5

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

25.7%



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

6.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

3.1

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.4 - 12.6

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

1.6

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

2.4

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

1.6 - 12.2

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

2 / 43

Best Small Cars for Tall People

3 / 43

Most Comfortable Small Cars

4 / 43

Best Small Cars for Teens

5 / 5

Best Small Cars for the Money

8 / 13

Most Affordable Small Cars

10 / 24

Best Small Cars Under $25k

10 / 13

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 43

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

17 / 43

Most Reliable Small Cars

17 / 43

Best Small Cars

21 / 43

Safest Small Cars

26 / 43

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

28 / 43

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Rankings

Best Hybrid Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars Under $25k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

4 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

4 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

4 / 9

Best Hybrid Small Cars

5 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

6 / 9

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 9

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

10 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

10 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

14 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

14 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

15 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

15 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Hatchback

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Limited, N Line, SE, SEL

Hyundai IONIQ Hybrid Trim Levels

Blue, Limited, SE, SEL

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

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

4.64 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

4 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

5 out of 5 Stars

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:

Not yet available

2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:

Not yet available

IIHS Safety Rating:

Not yet available

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

Torque:

132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm

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

0.054 hp per pound

Base Drivetrain Specs

Horsepower:

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

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

0.046 hp per pound

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

Engine Specifications

Engine Size:

1.6 liters

Engine Configuration:

Inline

Number of Cylinders:

4

Transmission:

Automatic

Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:

FWD

EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):


58 / 60 / 59

Range (city/hwy):

690 / 714 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Parking Sensors:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

N/A

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

N/A

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Wifi:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Standard

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Standard

Rear Seat Reminder:

Standard

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

Safety Features

Backup camera:

Standard

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Standard

Forward Collision Warning:

Standard

Lane Departure Warning:

Standard

Lane Keeping Assist:

Standard

Pedestrian Detection:

Standard

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

N/A

360-Degree Camera:

N/A

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

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

39.1 inches

Front Leg Room:

42.2 inches

Front Shoulder Room:

56.1 inches

Rear Head Room:

37.4 inches

Rear Leg Room:

35.7 inches

Rear Shoulder Room:

55 inches

Cargo Space:

26.5 cubic feet

Overall Interior Volume:

122.7 cubic feet

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

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

2996 lbs

Width:

71.7 inches

Height:

56.9 inches

Length:

176 inches

Wheelbase:

106.3 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Exterior Colors

Black

Phantom Black

Blue

Intense Blue

Gray

Electric Shadow / Fluid Metal / Portofino Gray

Red

Calypso Red / Scarlet Red Pearl

Silver

Shimmering Silver Pearl

White

Quartz White

Exterior Colors

Black

Black Noir Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue

Gray

Amazon Gray

Red

Scarlet Red Pearl

Silver

Stellar Silver

White

Ceramic White

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Medium Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

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