Hyundai Elantra vs Kia Forte5 (2024)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$1,595

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

Elantra SE FWD vs Forte5 LX IVT
Measure	Elantra	Forte5	Winner
MSRP + destination	$22,740	$21,145	Forte5
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	About the same
Torque	132 lb-ft	N/A	N/A
MPG combined	36 mpg	34 mpg	Elantra
Cargo, max	14.2 cu ft	15.3 cu ft	Forte5
Cargo, seats up	14.2 cu ft	N/A	N/A
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	171.3 in to 178.0 in	N/A
Width	71.9 in	70.9 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,725 lb to 3,020 lb	N/A	N/A
Seats	5	5	About the same
Ground clearance	5.3 in	5.5 in	About the same
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	Forte5 GT-Line IVT $22,490	$865
Forte5 LX IVT $19,990	Elantra SE FWD $21,625	$1,635

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

Forte5 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: Forte5 wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.