Hyundai VELOSTER vs. Hyundai ELANTRA GT

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai VELOSTER and Hyundai ELANTRA GT 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 VELOSTER and the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.

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

Pricing: A used 2020 Hyundai VELOSTER ranges from $14,867 to $23,965 while a used 2020 Hyundai ELANTRA GT is priced between $14,999 to $21,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai VELOSTER loses 28.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA GT loses 35.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER retains 7 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 VELOSTER is 8.8 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA GT's quality rating is 8.0 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai VELOSTER being ranked 9 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA GT being ranked 28 out of 43.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai VELOSTER is 7.7 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA GT the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA GT.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai VELOSTER’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA GT base engine makes 161 horsepower. The VELOSTER is rated to deliver an average of 28 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 436 miles. The ELANTRA GT is rated to deliver an average of 27 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 448 miles.This gives the Hyundai VELOSTER the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai ELANTRA GT the advantage in maximum range. Both models use regular unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: While both models are compact cars, the Hyundai ELANTRA GT has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, rear leg room, and cargo space. The Hyundai VELOSTER has the advantage in the area of front leg room.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai VELOSTER 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.