Kia Stinger GT-Line vs. Hyundai ELANTRA N Line
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Kia Stinger 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 Stinger GT-Line and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line.
When comparing the Kia Stinger GT-Line's and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line's specifications and ratings, the Kia Stinger GT-Line has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA N Line has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, fuel efficiency, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Kia Stinger GT-Line's and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line is a better car than the Kia Stinger GT-Line.
Pricing: For a new model, the Kia Stinger GT-Line's price is between $35,935 and $43,469, with the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line priced between $28,367 and $30,599.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Kia Stinger GT-Line loses 43.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line loses 33.4 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line retains 9.7 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Kia Stinger GT-Line.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Kia Stinger is 8.3 out of 10 while the Hyundai ELANTRA's quality rating is 8.3 out of 10. This results in the Kia Stinger being ranked 10 out of 13 Best Midsize Cars and the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 21 out of 43 Best Small Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Kia Stinger is 7.0 out of 10. For the Hyundai ELANTRA the reliability rating is 7.8 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Kia Stinger.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Kia Stinger GT-Line’s base engine makes 300 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line base engine makes 201 horsepower. The GT-Line is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 509 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 Hyundai ELANTRA N Line the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Kia Stinger GT-Line the advantage in maximum range. The GT-Line uses premium unleaded, and the N Line uses regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA N Line, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room. The Kia Stinger GT-Line, a midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front leg room cargo space.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Kia Stinger GT-Line has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.64 out of 5 Stars. When comparing IIHS evaluations, the Hyundai ELANTRA N Line has the advantage with a Top Safety Pick award.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$35,935 - $43,469
Starting MSRP:
$36,690
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
$28,753
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$24,395 - $43,010
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$28,367 - $30,599
Starting MSRP:
$28,465
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:
$34,807
Price Range:
$30,634 - $39,993
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
$28,886
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
$23,223 - $40,199
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
46
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
23,528
# Good or Great Deals:
19
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:
206
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
505
# Good or Great Deals:
5
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$16,225
Depreciation %:
44.2%
Resale Value $:
$20,465
Residual Value %:
55.8%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
44.3%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
44.2% - 44.6%
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
$9,781
Depreciation %:
34.4%
Resale Value $:
$18,684
Residual Value %:
65.6%
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)
31.6%
Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)
24.4% - 40.1%
Kia Stinger Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.0 / 10
Retained Value:
7.8 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Kia Stinger GT-Line
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
9.1
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
8.5 - 12
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA N Line
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
10.2
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:
6.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.1
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.3 - 16.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.8
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2.9
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
2 - 18.8
Kia Stinger Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 13Ranking
1 out of / 1Ranking
6 out of / 13Ranking
7 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
8 out of / 9Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
9 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Ranking
11 out of / 13Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 43Ranking
3 out of / 43Ranking
4 out of / 43Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
8 out of / 13Ranking
10 out of / 24Ranking
10 out of / 13Ranking
12 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
17 out of / 43Ranking
21 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 43Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Other Kia Stinger Trim Levels
GT2
Other Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
Limited, SE, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
4.64 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
TOP SAFETY PICK
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
300 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque:
311 foot-lbs @ 1650 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.079 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
201 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
195 foot-lbs @ 1500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.067 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
RWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
22 / 32 / 25
Range (city/hwy):
350 / 509 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Premium Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 35 / 31
Range (city/hwy):
347 / 434 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
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
Massage Seats:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.4 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
36.4 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
23.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
93.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
38.7 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
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3814 lbs
Width:
73.6 inches
Height:
55.1 inches
Length:
190.2 inches
Wheelbase:
114.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3020 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.9 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 8.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P225/45R18
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
18.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
235/40R18
Exterior Colors
Black
Aurora Black Pearl
Blue
Micro Blue Pearl
Gray
Steel Matte Gray
Green
Ascot Green
Red
HiChroma Red
Silver
Ceramic Silver / Panthera Metal
White
Snow White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Green
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Black
Red
Red
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Red
Not available