Kia Forte GT-Line vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N Line

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Forte GT-Line and Hyundai ELANTRA N Line 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 Kia Forte GT-Line and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line.

When comparing the Kia Forte GT-Line's and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line's specifications and ratings, the Kia Forte GT-Line 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, reliability and resale value. The Hyundai ELANTRA N Line has the advantage in the areas of interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Kia Forte GT-Line's and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line's specifications and ratings, the Kia Forte GT-Line is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line.

Pricing: A used 2024 Kia Forte GT-Line ranges from $19,303 to $24,995 while a used 2025 Hyundai ELANTRA N Line is priced between $22,844 to $30,073. For a new model, the Kia Forte GT-Line's price is between $21,764 and $26,561, with the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line priced between $27,918 and $30,966.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Forte GT-Line loses 39.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line loses 40.6 percent of its value. This means the Kia Forte GT-Line retains 1.3 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Forte is 7.7 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.2 out of 10. This results in the Kia Forte being ranked 20 out of 31 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 5 out of 31.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Forte is 7.6 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.5 out of 10. This gives the Kia Forte a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Forte GT-Line’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line base engine makes 201 horsepower. The GT-Line is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 546 miles. The N Line is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 434 miles. This gives the Kia Forte GT-Line the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line. Both models use regular unleaded.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line has higher safety ratings than the Kia Forte GT-Line, with an average rating of 4.81 out of 5 Stars compared to 4 out of 5 Stars.