Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Kia Stinger

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA and Kia Stinger 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 Kia Stinger.

In comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Kia Stinger has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Kia Stinger's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA is a better car than the Kia Stinger.

Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $16,597 to $24,991 while a used 2023 Kia Stinger is priced between $28,000 to $45,998. For a new model, the Hyundai ELANTRA's price is between $22,500 and $29,013, with the Kia Stinger priced between $38,607 and $57,090.

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 Kia Stinger loses 48.8 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA retains 8.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Kia Stinger base engine makes 300 horsepower. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 37 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 521 miles. The Stinger is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Kia Stinger. The ELANTRA uses regular unleaded, and the Stinger uses premium 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 and rear leg room. The Kia Stinger, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Stinger 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.