Compare 2024 Kia Forte & 2024 Hyundai ELANTRA

Price

$25190
$26915

Body Type Name

Sedan
Sedan

Doors

4
4

Drivetrain Name

FWD
FWD

Engine Name

1.6L Turbo I4 201hp 195ft. lbs.
2.0L I4 147hp 132ft. lbs.

Horse Power

201
147

Engine Name

1.6L Turbo I4 201hp 195ft. lbs.
2.0L I4 147hp 132ft. lbs.

Cylinders

4
4

Aspiration

Turbo
Naturally Aspirated

Bore

3.03
3.19

Compression

10
12.5

Displacement

1.6
2

Oil capacity

4.5
4.3

Stroke

3.35
3.82

Valve timing

DCVVT
DCVVT

Max hp

201 @6000
147 @6200

Max torque

195 @1500
132 @4500

Engine type

Internal Combustion
Internal Combustion

Cam type

DOHC
DOHC

Valves

16
16

Transmission Name

6-Speed Manual
CVT

Fuel type

Gasoline
-

Combined MPG

26
-

Highway MPG

31
-

City MPG

22
-

Fuel Grade

Regular
-

Fuel quality

87
-

Fuel induction

DI
-

Battery

maintenance-free
maintenance-free

Battery saver

Yes
Yes

Front shock type

twin-tube gas
twin-tube gas

Front spring type

coil
coil

Front suspension classification

independent
independent

Front suspension type

lower control arms
lower control arms

Rear shock type

twin-tube gas
monotube

Rear spring type

coil
coil

Rear suspension classification

semi-independent
semi-independent

Rear suspension type

multi-link
torsion beam

Front stabilizer bar

-
diameter 22 mm

Length

182.7
184.1

Wheelbase

106.3
107.1

Height

56.5
55.7

Ground Clearance

5.3
5.3

Width

70.9
71.9

Front Track Width

60.8
62.2

Rear Track Width

61.4
62.7

Cargo Volume

15.3
14.2

Passenger Volume

93.5
99.4

Max Payload

891
1133

Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

3880
3858

Gross Vehicle Weight Range

3001-4000
3001-4000

Curb Weight

2989
2725

Fuel Tank Capacity

14.0
12.4

Head Room 1st Row

38.8
38.7

Head Room 2nd Row/Rear

37.5
37.3

Hip Room 1st Row

53.0
53.4

Hip Room 2nd Row/Rear

51.1
50.5

Shoulder Room 1st Row

56.1
56.5

Shoulder Room 2nd Row/Rear

55.3
55.6

Leg Room 1st Row

42.2
42.3

Leg Room 2nd Row/Rear

35.7
38.0

Standard Seating

5
5

Max Seating

5
5

Seating Rows

2
2

Front Wheel Diameter

18.0
17.0

Rear Wheel Diameter

18.0
17.0

Front Tire Description

P225/40R18
225/45R17

Rear Tire Description

P225/40R18
225/45R17

Front Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
17.0 x 7.0

Rear Wheel Size

18.0 x 7.5
17.0 x 7.0

Front Wheel Width

7.5
7.0

Rear Wheel Width

7.5
7.0

Tire Type

Summer Performance
All Season

Basic Warranty (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/60000

Powertrain Warranty (Months/Miles)

120/100000
120/100000

Roadside Assistance (Months/Miles)

60/60000
60/0

Antenna

diversity
diversity

Auxiliary Audio Input

Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, jack, USB
Bluetooth, iPod/iPhone, USB

Radio

AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated
AM/FM, HD radio, touch screen display, voice operated

Radio data system

yes
-

Satellite radio

SiriusXM
SiriusXM

Connected in-car apps

app marketplace integration, Google POIs, Google search
app marketplace integration, Google POIs, Google search, SiriusXM Travel Link, SiriusXM Weather

Infotainment system

Kia Connect
Blue Link

Infotainment screen size

10.25 in.
10.25 in.

Smartphone integration

Android Auto, Apple CarPlay
Android Auto, Apple CarPlay

Electronic messaging assistance

yes
yes

Phone

yes
yes

Smart device app compatibility

Kia Access
MyHyundai with Blue Link

Smart device app function

engine start, horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance status, security event/collision alert
engine start, horn/light operation, lock operation, maintenance scheduling, maintenance status, phone as a key, vehicle location

Wireless

Bluetooth
Bluetooth

Air filtration

yes
yes

Front air conditioning

automatic climate control
automatic climate control

Front air conditioning zones

dual
dual

Humidity/dewpoint sensors

yes
-

Rear vents

second row
-

Clock

yes
yes

Compass

yes
yes

Digital odometer

yes
yes

External temperature display

yes
yes

Fuel economy display

MPG, range
MPG, range

Gauge

tachometer
tachometer

Instrument cluster screen size

4.2 in.
10.25 in.

Multi-function display

yes
yes

Trip odometer

yes
yes

Warnings and reminders

low fuel level, low oil level, low oil pressure, low washer fluid
coolant temperature warning, lamp failure, low battery, low fuel level, low oil pressure

Driver seat

heated
heated

Front headrests

2, adjustable
2, adjustable

Front seat type

sport bucket
bucket

Passenger seat

heated
heated

Passenger seat manual adjustments

6, reclining
4, reclining

Rear seat folding

split
split

Rear seat type

60-40 split bench
60-40 split bench

Upholstery

leatherette
leather-trimmed

Driver seat power adjustments

-
6, height, lumbar, reclining

Armrests

rear center with cupholders, rear folding
rear center with cupholders, rear folding

Floor material

carpet
carpet

Interior accents

chrome
metallic-tone

Shift knob trim

leather
leather

Steering wheel trim

leather
leather

Assist handle

passenger side, rear
front, rear

Center console

front console with armrest and storage
front console with armrest and storage

Cupholders

front, rear
front, rear

Multi-function remote

panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release
panic alarm, proximity entry system, trunk release

One-touch windows

1
1

Overhead console

front
front

Power outlet(s)

12V front, USB front, USB rear
12V front, USB front, USB rear, USB-C front, USB-C rear

Power windows

lockout button
lockout button

Push-button start

yes
yes

Reading lights

front, rear
front

Rearview mirror

manual day/night
auto-dimming

Remote engine start

yes
-

Steering wheel

yes
yes

Steering wheel mounted controls

audio, cruise control, phone, voice control
audio, cruise control, phone, voice control

Storage

accessory hook, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder
accessory hook, door pockets, front seatback, sunglasses holder

Wireless charging station

front
front

Adaptive stop and go cruise control

-
semi-automatic

Door handle color

body-color
body-color

Exhaust

dual tip
hidden

mirror color

body-color
body-color

Grille color

black
black chrome

Mirror color

black
body-color

Rear bumper color

body-color
body-color

Rear Spoiler

yes
-

Headlights

auto delay off, auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED, self-leveling
auto high beam dimmer, auto on/off, LED

Taillights

LED
LED

Side mirror adjustments

manual folding, power
manual folding, power

Sunroof

yes
yes

Spare tire mount location

inside
inside

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

yes
yes

Wheels

aluminum alloy
aluminum alloy

Front wipers

variable intermittent
variable intermittent

Power windows

safety reverse
safety reverse

Airbag deactivation

occupant sensing passenger
occupant sensing passenger

Front airbags

dual
dual

Side airbags

front
front

Side curtain airbags

front, rear
front, rear

ABS

yes
yes

Brake Assist

yes
yes

Automatic emergency braking

front, front pedestrian
front, front pedestrian, intersection/junction turn, rear

Child safety door locks

yes
yes

Child seat anchors

LATCH system
LATCH system

Cross traffic alert

rear
rear

Lane Keeping Assistance

yes
yes

Parking sensors

rear
front

Pre-Collision Assist

yes
yes

Rear view camera

yes
yes

Emergency locking retractors

front
front

Front seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Rear seatbelts

3-point
3-point

Seatbelt force limiters

front, rear
front

Seatbelt pretensioners

front
front

Seatbelt warning sensor

yes
yes

Anti-theft system

yes
yes

Electronic Stability Control

yes
yes

Traction control

yes
yes

Electronic parking brake

-
auto off

Programmable safety key

-
yes

Are you confused, which car should you buy 2024 Hyundai ELANTRA or 2024 Kia Forte?

Find out which car is best for you by comparing the two models on the basis of their Price, Engine Transmission, Fuel Performance, Safety, Warranty and more.

Pricing

2024 Kia Forte price starts at $25,190 while 2024 Hyundai ELANTRA price starts $26,915.

Fuel Economy

The Kia Forte gets 22 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the highway and 26 MPG combined. Comparatively, the Hyundai ELANTRA gets 22 MPG in the city, 31 MPG on the highway and 0 MPG combined.

Infotainment

Kia Forte entertainment system comes with 10.25 in. wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto integration while Hyundai ELANTRA with 10.25 in. touchscreen display and with Android Auto, Apple CarPlay integration.

Engine

The 2024 Kia Forte is powered by a 1.6L Turbo I4 201hp 195ft. lbs. that produces 201 horsepower and 195 @1500 of torque. The 2024 Hyundai ELANTRA has a 2.0L I4 147hp 132ft. lbs. that produces 147 horsepower and 132 @4500 of torque.

Transmission

The 2024 Kia Forte comes with 6-Speed Manual transmission, while the 2024 Hyundai ELANTRA comes with a CVT transmission.

Safety and warranty

The 2024 Kia Forte comes with a 60/60000 basic warranty and a 120/100000 powertrain warranty. The 2024 Hyundai ELANTRA comes with a 60/60000 basic warranty and a 120/100000 powertrain warranty.

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