Hyundai Elantra vs Kia K4 (2026)

Price gap, MSRP + destination

$335

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

Elantra SE FWD vs K4 LX FWD
Measure	Elantra	K4	Winner
MSRP + destination	$23,870	$23,535	About the same
Horsepower	147 hp	147 hp	About the same
Torque	132 lb-ft	132 lb-ft	About the same
MPG combined	35 mpg	33 mpg	Elantra
Cargo, max	14.2 cu ft	14.6 cu ft	About the same
Cargo, seats up	14.2 cu ft	14.6 cu ft	About the same
Rear legroom	38.0 in	38.0 in	About the same
Front legroom	42.3 in	42.3 in	About the same
Length	185.4 in	185.4 in	Not scored
Width	71.9 in	72.8 in	Not scored
Curb weight	2,725 lb to 3,020 lb	2,932 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	8.3 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 $22,825	K4 LX FWD $22,290	$535
K4 LX FWD $22,290	Elantra SE FWD $22,825	$535

Miles a yearGas, $ per gallonElectricity, cents per kWhYears

About the same 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: Elantra wins.

No single weight change flips the winner.

Your price and mpg will differ.

Reliability and safety are not included.