Comparisons · 2023

2023 Hyundai Elantra vs 2023 Kia Forte

The 2023 Kia Forte uses less fuel: 7.3 against 7.6 l/100km, about 4% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2023 Kia Forte costs about $266 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has fewer NHTSA recalls (2 against 3). The 2023 Hyundai Elantra has the higher NCAP overall rating (5 stars against 4).

2023 Kia Forte leads on 3 of 5 measurable figures. 16 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2023 Hyundai Elantra7.6 l/100km
2023 Kia Forte7.3 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2023 Hyundai Elantra179 g/km
2023 Kia Forte172.1 g/km
Kerb weight
2023 Hyundai Elantra1,495 kg
2023 Kia Forte1,310 kg
NHTSA recalls
2023 Hyundai Elantra2
2023 Kia Forte3
Owner complaints
2023 Hyundai Elantra98
2023 Kia Forte62
NCAP overall rating
2023 Hyundai Elantra5
2023 Kia Forte4

Side by side

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Specification2023 Hyundai Elantra2023 Kia Forte
CO2179 g/km172.1 g/km
Combined7.6 l/100km7.3 l/100km
Complaints9862
NCAP overall54
Recall campaigns23
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3ULEV125L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.5 l/100km6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears81
Gross weight1,895.1 kg1,720 kg
Kerb weight1,495 kg1,310 kg
TransmissionAutomatic (AM-S7)Automatic (variable gear ratios)
Urban8.4 l/100km8.4 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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