Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Hyundai VELOSTER N
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA and Hyundai VELOSTER N 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 VELOSTER N.
In comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Hyundai VELOSTER N'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, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai VELOSTER N has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Hyundai VELOSTER N's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER N is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.
Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $15,500 to $22,895 while a used 2022 Hyundai VELOSTER N is priced between $22,395 to $29,999.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Hyundai VELOSTER N loses 34.8 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER N retains 5.8 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Hyundai VELOSTER N base engine makes 275 horsepower. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 35 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 508 miles. The VELOSTER N is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai VELOSTER N. The ELANTRA uses regular unleaded, and the VELOSTER N uses premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai VELOSTER N, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front leg room and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ELANTRA has an average safety rating of 4.81 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
20200
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
24033
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
15645 - 44090
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
32500
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Sports Cars)
29787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Sports Cars)
25000 - 35000
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18997
Price Range:
15500 - 22895
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
22919
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
13050 - 39091
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
383
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62079
# Good or Great Deals:
158
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26407
Price Range:
22395 - 29999
Category Avg Price:
(Sports Cars)
31894
Category Avg Price Range:
(Sports Cars)
25307 - 43229
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
34
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
46182
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.2 / 10
Reliability:
7.5 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.8 / 10
Hyundai VELOSTER N Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.8 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
7.1
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
8.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
5.8 - 13.2
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.09
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai VELOSTER N
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Sports Cars)
12.4
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Sports Cars)
6.4 - 21.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.664674702129379
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.2 - 11.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.335183691484416
Typical Category Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
2.6
Category Range for Recalls:
(Sports Cars)
1.6 - 9.1
Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
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3 out of / 10Ranking
4 out of / 31Ranking
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5 out of / 31Ranking
5 out of / 31Ranking
7 out of / 10Ranking
9 out of / 21Ranking
12 out of / 31Ranking
18 out of / 31Ranking
21 out of / 31Hyundai VELOSTER N Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 12Ranking
2 out of / 12Ranking
6 out of / 12Ranking
7 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Ranking
8 out of / 12Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Coupe
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
Limited, N Line, SE, SEL
Hyundai VELOSTER N Trim Levels
Base
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):
4.81 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2026 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:
275 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
260 foot-lbs @ 1450 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.089 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 28 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
290 / 370 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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:
N/A
Heated Seats
N/A
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
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:
Standard
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:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
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:
38.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56 inches
Rear Head Room:
35.9 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.3 inches
Cargo Space:
19.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
109.8 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:
3106 lbs
Width:
71.3 inches
Height:
54.9 inches
Length:
168 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 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:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/35R19
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
Ultra Black
Blue
Performance Blue
Gray
Not available
Red
Racing Red
Silver
Not available
White
Lunar White
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Medium Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
