Hyundai vs. Tesla

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of cars from Hyundai and Tesla contrasts the two brands across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which one is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of vehicle models, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and projected lifetime recalls based on recall history. This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which brand represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both Hyundai and Tesla cars.

When comparing the Hyundai brand to the Tesla brand, Hyundai has the advantage in the areas of used car pricing, depreciation, overall quality, reliability, retained value and variety of models offered. Tesla has the advantage in the areas of horsepower, fuel efficiency, towing capacity, safety and vehicle rankings.

Hyundai versus Tesla: Pricing and Value: Hyundai has a lower used vehicle starting price in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai models depreciate at a lower (better) rate in 3 out of 3 comparisons. The lower overall prices for Hyundai, plus their lower depreciation rate, gives Hyundai the overall advantage over Tesla.

Hyundai versus Tesla: Horsepower, Fuel Efficiency and Towing Capacity: Tesla vehicles offer higher maximum horsepower numbers in their base trim in 3 out of 3 model comparisons. Tesla offers a longer driving range in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. Tesla offers a greater towing capacity in 2 out of 2 comparisons.

Hyundai versus Tesla: Quality, Reliability, Safety, and Value Retention Ratings: A comparison of Hyundai versus Tesla overall quality ratings shows Hyundai with higher quality ratings in 1 out of 1 model comparisons. In terms of reliability ratings, Hyundai has the advantage in 1 out of 1 comparisons. Tesla has better safety ratings in 3 out of 3 comparisons. Hyundai shows higher ratings for retained value in 3 out of 3 comparisons.

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Safest Car Rankings: Tesla has the better car ranking in 1 category: Model X in Safest Electric SUVs.

Available Body Styles: Hyundai offers 13 SUVs and 6 sedans. In comparison, Tesla offers 2 SUVs and 2 sedans.

Drivetrain Options: Hyundai offers 10 gasoline vehicles, 4 hybrids, 2 plug-in hybrids, 3 electric vehicles, and 1 hydrogen vehicle. Tesla offers 5 electric vehicles.

Hyundai offers 12 all-wheel-drive models, 15 front-wheel-drive models, and 2 rear-wheel-drive models. Tesla offers 5 all-wheel-drive models and 2 rear-wheel-drive models.