Hyundai ELANTRA GT vs. Hyundai KONA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA GT and Hyundai KONA 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 GT and the Hyundai KONA.
In comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA GT's and the Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage in the areas of reliability, interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai KONA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA GT's and the Hyundai KONA's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.
Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA GT ranges from $14,999 to $21,998 while a used 2020 Hyundai KONA is priced between $14,934 to $23,438.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT loses 35.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai KONA loses 34.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai KONA retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 8.0 out of 10 while the Hyundai KONA's quality rating is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA GT being ranked 28 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai KONA being ranked 4 out of 20 Best Subcompact SUVs.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA GT is 7.1 out of 10. For the Hyundai KONA the reliability rating is 5.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA GT an advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai KONA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT’s base engine makes 161 horsepower, and the Hyundai KONA base engine makes 147 horsepower. The ELANTRA GT is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles. The KONA is rated to deliver an average of 30 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles.This gives the Hyundai KONA the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai ELANTRA GT the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA GT, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai KONA, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage in the area of front head room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai KONA has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA GT, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.29 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,650
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$20,870
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$14,995 - $28,595
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$20,300
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$21,787
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,350 - $28,400
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,470
Price Range:
$14,999 - $21,998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$20,060
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$12,327 - $29,211
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
24
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
57,714
# Good or Great Deals:
7
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,976
Price Range:
$14,934 - $23,438
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,934
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$17,301 - $24,775
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
294
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
62,786
# Good or Great Deals:
87
Hyundai ELANTRA GT Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.0 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
Hyundai KONA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
5.9 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA GT
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
6.1 - 9.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.6%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
8.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
6.8 - 10
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.4
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.6 - 17.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2.3
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.9 - 11.4
Hyundai ELANTRA GT Rankings
Ranking
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33 out of / 43Hyundai KONA Rankings
Ranking
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4 out of / 20Ranking
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55 out of / 67Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai ELANTRA GT Trim Levels
Base, N Line
Hyundai KONA Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL, SEL Plus, Ultimate
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):
4.29 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
161 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
150 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.051 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
25 / 32 / 27
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 448 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
27 / 33 / 30
Range (city/hwy):
356 / 436 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
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
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
Satellite radio:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Seats
Available
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
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
Parking Sensors:
Available
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Available
Roof Rack:
Available
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.2 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.5 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.4 inches
Cargo Space:
24.9 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
55.1 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
121.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.6 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.5 inches
Cargo Space:
19.2 cubic feet
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
45.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
113.3 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3040 lbs
Width:
70.7 inches
Height:
57.7 inches
Length:
170.9 inches
Wheelbase:
104.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.9 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2890 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61 inches
Length:
164 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.7 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/60R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Fluid Metal
Red
Scarlet Red Pearl
Silver
Steller Silver
White
Ceramic White
Orange
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Ultra Black
Blue
Surf Blue
Gray
Thunder Gray
Red
Pulse Red
Silver
Sonic Silver
White
Chalk White
Orange
Sunset Orange
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Black
Gray
Gray/Black
