Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Kia K4
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Highlights
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$22,625
Starting MSRP
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$22,290
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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31 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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147 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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Displacement
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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31 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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15 X 6 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Front Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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15 X 6 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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Rear Tire Size
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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Suspension Type - Front
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Measurements
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72 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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37 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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185 in
Length, Overall
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185 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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41 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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63 in
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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56 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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2,868 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,956 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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550
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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120
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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Brake ABS System
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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FAQ
Which is more reliable, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is more reliable than the 2026 Kia K4 according to Cars.com consumers, with a reliability rating of 5.0 for the 2026 ELANTRA versus a reliability rating of 4.2 for the 2026 K4.
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Kia K4 with 35 MPG combined versus 34 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Kia K4 is cheaper than the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA with a $22,290 starting MSRP versus a $22,625 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA and the 2026 Kia K4 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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