2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan

Image Comparison

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What is the main difference between Elantra and Forte Sedan?

Two Sedans with more similarities, such as the body structure, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy, than differences, like the horsepower. And finally, the 2018 Hyundai Elantra has a more powerful engine than the 2018 Kia Forte Sedan. Among similarities are the body structure, starting price, fuel economy, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.

Specification Comparison

Safety Rating
Safety Rating
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Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Man, FWD
  • 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$16,950
$16,800
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4
2.0L Inline-4
Horsepower
Horsepower
147 hp
147 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
-
-
City MPG
City MPG
26 MPG
25 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
36 MPG
34 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
29 MPG
28 MPG
Width
Width
-
-
Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
70.9 in
70.1 in
Length
Length
179.9 in
179.5 in
Height
Height
56.5 in
56.3 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
106.3 in
106.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
88.6 ft2
87.4 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
38.8 in
39.1 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
42.2 in
42.2 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
56.2 in
56.1 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
37.3 in
37.3 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.7 in
35.9 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
55.3 in
54.9 in

Costs

2018 Hyundai Elantra

2018 Kia Forte Sedan

Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,650 - $2,300
$1,800 - $2,050
Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
$149 (2018 Hyundai Elantra SEL 2.0L Auto (Alabama))
$289 (2018 Kia Forte S Auto)
Lease Due
Lease Due
$3,000
$2,999
Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
$10,014 - $10,664
$15,203 - $15,453
2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Front Left Comparison2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Front Left Comparison
2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Rear Right Comparison2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Rear Right Comparison
2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Dashboard Comparison2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Dashboard Comparison
2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Side Comparison2018 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2018 Kia Forte Sedan - Side Comparison
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