Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Kia Forte

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2026 Hyundai ELANTRA
$22,825
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$19,990
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$22,825
Starting MSRP
$19,990
Starting MSRP
-
Starting MSRP
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
31 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
147 hp
Horsepower
147 hp
Horsepower
-
Horsepower
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
-
Drive Type
5
Seating Capacity
5
Seating Capacity
-
Seating Capacity
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
-
Basic Warranty

Engine

Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
-
Engine Type
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
2.0 L/122
Displacement
2.0 L/122
Displacement
-
Displacement
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission Options
CVT Transmission
A/T
Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode
Transmission Options
-
Transmission Options
31 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
30 City / 41 Hwy
MPG
-
MPG
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
-
Total Cooling System Capacity

Tires & Wheels

Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
Steel
Front Wheel Material
-
Front Wheel Material
Compact
Spare Tire Size
N/A
Spare Tire Size
-
Spare Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
-
Rear Tire Size
15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
-
Front Wheel Size
Steel
Spare Wheel Material
N/A
Spare Wheel Material
-
Spare Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Steel
Rear Wheel Material
-
Rear Wheel Material
Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
N/A
Spare Wheel Size
-
Spare Wheel Size
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
-
Front Tire Size
15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
-
Rear Wheel Size

Suspension

Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
-
Suspension Type - Rear
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Suspension Type - Front
-
Suspension Type - Front

Steering

35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
-
Steering Type
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Measurements

53 in
Front Hip Room
53 in
Front Hip Room
-
Front Hip Room
41 in
Front Head Room
39 in
Front Head Room
-
Front Head Room
185 in
Length, Overall
183 in
Length, Overall
-
Length, Overall
56 in
Second Shoulder Room
55 in
Second Shoulder Room
-
Second Shoulder Room
63 in
Track Width, Front
62 in
Track Width, Front
-
Track Width, Front
42 in
Front Leg Room
42 in
Front Leg Room
-
Front Leg Room
63 in
Track Width, Rear
62 in
Track Width, Rear
-
Track Width, Rear
107 in
Wheelbase
106 in
Wheelbase
-
Wheelbase
5
Passenger Capacity
5
Passenger Capacity
-
Passenger Capacity
38 in
Second Leg Room
36 in
Second Leg Room
-
Second Leg Room
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
Trunk Volume
-
Trunk Volume
72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
71 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
57 in
Front Shoulder Room
56 in
Front Shoulder Room
-
Front Shoulder Room
99 ft³
Passenger Volume
96 ft³
Passenger Volume
-
Passenger Volume
N/A
Liftover Height
N/A
Liftover Height
-
Liftover Height
51 in
Second Hip Room
51 in
Second Hip Room
-
Second Hip Room
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
5 in
Min Ground Clearance
-
Min Ground Clearance
37 in
Second Head Room
38 in
Second Head Room
-
Second Head Room
56 in
Height, Overall
57 in
Height, Overall
-
Height, Overall

Weight & Capacity

N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
14 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2,868 lbs
Base Curb Weight
2,908 lbs
Base Curb Weight
-
Base Curb Weight
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Safety

Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Backup Camera
Standard
Backup Camera
-
Backup Camera
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Stability Control
-
Stability Control
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
-
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert

Entertainment

Standard
Bluetooth®
Standard
Bluetooth®
-
Bluetooth®

Electrical

120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

Brakes

4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
-
Brake ABS System
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
-
Brake Type
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

FAQ

Which is more reliable, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2024 Kia Forte?

The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA and the 2024 Kia Forte are equally reliable according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0.

Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2024 Kia Forte?

The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is more fuel efficient than the 2024 Kia Forte with 35 MPG combined versus 34 MPG combined.

Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2024 Kia Forte?

The 2024 Kia Forte is cheaper than the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA with a $19,990 starting MSRP versus a $22,825 starting MSRP.

Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2024 Kia Forte?

The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA has a better safety rating than the 2024 Kia Forte according to the NHTSA with an overall 5/5 safety rating versus an overall 4/5 safety rating.

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