Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Kia K5
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Highlights
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$22,825
Starting MSRP
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$27,690
Starting MSRP
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Starting MSRP
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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31 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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26 City / 37 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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147 hp
Horsepower
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186 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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186 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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178 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Engine Type
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission Options
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8-Speed A/T
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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26 City / 37 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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P195/65HR15
Rear Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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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
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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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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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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P195/65HR15
Front Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Front Wheel Material
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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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Suspension
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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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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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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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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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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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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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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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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Measurements
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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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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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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105 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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107 in
Wheelbase
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112 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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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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63 in
Track Width, Front
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64 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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57 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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51 in
Second Hip Room
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57 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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185 in
Length, Overall
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193 in
Length, Overall
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-
Length, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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57 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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65 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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37 in
Second Head Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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14 ft³
Trunk Volume
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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41 in
Front Head Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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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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Weight & Capacity
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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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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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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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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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2,868 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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3,230 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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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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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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Safety
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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
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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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
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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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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760
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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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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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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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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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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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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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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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 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 fuel efficient, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2027 Kia K5?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is more fuel efficient than the 2027 Kia K5 with 35 MPG combined versus 30 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA or the 2027 Kia K5?
The 2026 Hyundai ELANTRA is cheaper than the 2027 Kia K5 with a $22,825 starting MSRP versus a $27,690 starting MSRP.
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