Hyundai KONA N vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai KONA N and Hyundai ELANTRA 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 KONA N and the Hyundai ELANTRA N.
In comparing the Hyundai KONA N's and the Hyundai ELANTRA N's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai KONA N has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing and interior volume. The Hyundai ELANTRA N has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency and resale value. The Hyundai KONA N and Hyundai ELANTRA N have the same base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai KONA N's and the Hyundai ELANTRA N's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: For a new model, the Hyundai KONA N's price is between $29,857 and $37,768, with the Hyundai ELANTRA N priced between $34,738 and $37,094.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai KONA N loses 35.6 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA N loses 34.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA N retains 1.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai KONA N.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the base engine of both the Hyundai KONA N and the Hyundai ELANTRA N makes 276 horsepower. The KONA N is rated to deliver an average of 23 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 356 miles. The ELANTRA N is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 360 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA N the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai KONA N. Both models use premium unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai KONA N, a crossover/subcompact SUV, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear head room and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA N, 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.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$29,857 - $37,768
Starting MSRP:
$34,950
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$25,483
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$19,650 - $34,950
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$34,738 - $37,094
Starting MSRP:
$33,700
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$26,555
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,795 - $45,665
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$30,038
Price Range:
$26,850 - $34,625
Category Avg Price:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$26,668
Category Avg Price Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
$20,719 - $33,440
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
23
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
24,212
# Good or Great Deals:
8
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
Price Range:
-
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$28,855
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$19,171 - $47,673
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
5,463
# Good or Great Deals:
9
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,937
Depreciation %:
37%
Resale Value $:
$22,013
Residual Value %:
63%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Subcompact SUVs)
34.7%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
34.6% - 37.3%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$12,003
Depreciation %:
35.6%
Resale Value $:
$21,697
Residual Value %:
64.4%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
Hyundai KONA N Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.3 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai ELANTRA N Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai KONA N
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Subcompact SUVs)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Subcompact SUVs)
9.3 - 13
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA N
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
11.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
10.1 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2
Typical Category Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Subcompact SUVs)
0.6 - 15.3
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Hyundai KONA N Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 20Ranking
9 out of / 20Ranking
11 out of / 20Ranking
12 out of / 20Ranking
13 out of / 20Ranking
14 out of / 67Ranking
15 out of / 20Ranking
15 out of / 16Ranking
16 out of / 20Ranking
22 out of / 67Ranking
37 out of / 59Ranking
42 out of / 67Ranking
48 out of / 67Ranking
50 out of / 67Ranking
57 out of / 67Ranking
61 out of / 67Hyundai ELANTRA N Rankings
Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 43Ranking
20 out of / 24Ranking
23 out of / 43Ranking
29 out of / 43Available Body Styles
SUV
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Hyundai KONA N Trim Levels
Base
Hyundai ELANTRA 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):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
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
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
276 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
289 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.083 hp per pound
Towing capacity:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
276 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque:
289 foot-lbs @ 2100 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.087 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):
20 / 27 / 23
Range (city/hwy):
264 / 356 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium 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):
21 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
260 / 360 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Adaptive Cruise Control:
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:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
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:
35.2 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
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
Cargo Space, 2nd-row seat folded down:
Not yet available
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3340 lbs
Width:
70.9 inches
Height:
61.6 inches
Length:
165.9 inches
Wheelbase:
102.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
6.8 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3186 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
245/35R19
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl / Ultra Black
Blue
Sonic Blue
Red
Racing Red
White
Lunar White
Gray
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue Pearl / Performance Blue
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
White
Atlas White
Gray
Cyber Gray
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Interior Colors
Black
Black w/Blue Stitching