Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Forte (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,595

Scored measures. Each is scaled to the larger value. Bold: the winner.

Elantra SE FWD vs Forte LX FWD
Measure	Elantra	Forte	Winner
MSRP + destination	$22,740	$21,145	Forte
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	About the same
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	36 mpg	34 mpg	Elantra
Cargo, max	14.2 cu ft	15.3 cu ft	Forte
Cargo, seats up	14.2 cu ft	15.3 cu ft	Forte
Rear legroom	38.0 in	35.7 in	Elantra
Front legroom	42.3 in	42.2 in	About the same
Length	184.1 in to 185.4 in	182.7 in	N/A
Width	71.9 in	70.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,725 lb to 3,020 lb	2,769 lb	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.3 in	About the same
0-60 mph	N/A	8.0 s estimate	N/A
Basic warranty	5 yr / 60,000 mi	5 yr / 60,000 mi	About the same

Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.

Nearest trims by price

Each trim and the rival trim nearest in MSRP
Trim	Nearest in price	Gap
Elantra SE FWD $21,625	Forte GT-Line IVT FWD $22,490	$865
Forte LX FWD $19,990	Elantra SE FWD $21,625	$1,635

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Forte costs $1,219 less over 6 years.

12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.

Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.

Price 5MPG 5Power 5Space 5Towing 5

Equal weights: Forte wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.