Suzuki Kizashi vs. Hyundai ELANTRA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Suzuki Kizashi and Hyundai ELANTRA 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 Suzuki Kizashi and the Hyundai ELANTRA.
In comparing the Suzuki Kizashi's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Suzuki Kizashi has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, interior volume and base engine power. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the area of fuel efficiency. Based on this comparison of the Suzuki Kizashi's and the Hyundai ELANTRA's specifications and ratings, the Suzuki Kizashi is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA.
Pricing: A used 2013 Suzuki Kizashi ranges from $4,995 to $11,472 while a used 2013 Hyundai ELANTRA is priced between $5,156 to $13,995.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Suzuki Kizashi’s base engine makes 185 horsepower, and the Hyundai ELANTRA base engine makes 148 horsepower. The Kizashi is rated to deliver an average of 24 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 481 miles. The ELANTRA is rated to deliver an average of 32 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 486 miles. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Suzuki Kizashi. Both models use gasoline.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Suzuki Kizashi has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more and rear leg room. The Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai ELANTRA has an average safety rating of 4.64 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$19,999
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New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$16,965
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$18,260
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$15,400 - $34,195
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$7,964
Price Range:
$4,995 - $11,472
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# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
0
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# Good or Great Deals:
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Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$9,088
Price Range:
$5,156 - $13,995
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$10,187
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$7,313 - $17,495
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
601
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
107,145
# Good or Great Deals:
248
Suzuki Kizashi Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
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 Suzuki Kizashi
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
N/A
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Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
N/A
Category Range for Recalls:
N/A
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
3.7
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
0.9 - 10.4
Suzuki Kizashi Rankings
Not yet available
Hyundai 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
Suzuki Kizashi Trim Levels
Base, SE, Sport GTS, Sport SLS
Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
GLS, Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
7 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 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:
4 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:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
185 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
170 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.057 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
148 hp @ 6500 rpm
Torque:
131 foot-lbs @ 4700 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.056 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.4 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
20 / 29 / 24
Range (city/hwy):
332 / 481 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
1.8 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Manual
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
28 / 38 / 32
Range (city/hwy):
358 / 486 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Gasoline
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Available
Bench Seats:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Available
Power outlet:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Available
Adaptive Cruise Control:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Android Auto:
N/A
Apple CarPlay:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
N/A
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Blind Spot Monitoring:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Forward Collision Warning:
N/A
Lane Departure Warning:
N/A
Lane Keeping Assist:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.3 inches
Front Leg Room:
41.7 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.6 inches
Cargo Space:
13.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
105.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
43.6 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
55.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.1 inches
Rear Leg Room:
33.1 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
54.8 inches
Cargo Space:
14.8 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
95.6 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3241 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
58.3 inches
Length:
183.1 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.7 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
2661 lbs
Width:
69.9 inches
Height:
56.5 inches
Length:
178.3 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.5 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.0 inches
Wheel Type:
steel
Tire Size:
P205/55R16
Exterior Colors
White
Pearl White
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gold
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
Exterior Colors
White
Pearl White / Shimmering White
Black
Black Diamond / Midnight Black / Phantom Black Metallic
Blue
Atlantic Blue / Blue Sky Metallic / Indigo Blue Pearl / Indigo Night / Windy Sea Blue
Gold
Desert Bronze
Gray
Harbor Gray Metallic / Titanium Gray Metallic
Red
Geranium Red / Red Allure / Sparkling Ruby / Venetian Red
Silver
Radiant Silver / Shimmering Air Silver
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
