Hyundai Elantra GT vs Kia Forte5
Side-by-side comparison from manufacturer specifications, NHTSA safety data, and live dealer listings.
Vehicles
Vehicles
2018 Kia Forte5
Overview
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra GTBase | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Selected trim | Base | LX |
| Body style | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Drivetrain | front wheel drive | front wheel drive |
| Fuel type | regular unleaded | regular unleaded |
| Transmission | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Engine type | gas | gas |
| Model year | 2020 | 2018 |
Pricing & market
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra GTBase | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $20,650 | $18,300 (best) |
| For sale now | 0 | 0 |
Fuel economy & range
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra GTBase | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Combined MPG | 27 MPG | 28 MPG (best) |
| City MPG | 25 MPG | 25 MPG |
| Highway MPG | 32 MPG | 34 MPG (best) |
| Fuel tank | 14 gal (best) | 13.2 gal |
Performance
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra GTBase | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Horsepower | 161 hp | 164 hp (best) |
| Torque | 150 lb-ft | 151 lb-ft (best) |
| Engine size | 2 L | 2 L |
| Cylinders | I4 | I4 |
Size & capability
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra GTBase | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| Seating | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Cargo volume | 55.1 cu ft | 56.4 cu ft (best) |
| Payload | 1,025 lbs | 1,040 lbs (best) |
| Curb weight | 2,943 lbs | 2,928 lbs (best) |
| Ground clearance | 5.9 in (best) | 5.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.3 in | 106.3 in (best) |
| Length | 170.9 in | 171.3 in (best) |
| Width | 70.7 in (best) | 70.1 in |
| Height | 57.7 in (best) | 57.1 in |
Safety & recalls
| Spec | Hyundai Elantra GTBase | Kia Forte5LX |
|---|---|---|
| NHTSA overall | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (driver) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Frontal crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ (best) | — |
| Side crash (driver) | 5 / 5 ★ (best) | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Side crash (passenger) | 4 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ (best) |
| Side pole | 5 / 5 ★ | 5 / 5 ★ |
| Rollover | 4 / 5 ★ | 4 / 5 ★ |
| Open recalls (YMM scope) | None reported | None reported |
Highlighted values indicate the better figure for that spec when a clear winner exists. Specs reflect the selected trim for each vehicle. Drag a vehicle header to reorder columns. MSRP and specifications are manufacturer data; listing prices and inventory come from live dealer listings. Safety ratings are from NHTSA.
Trim overview
All available trims with MSRP. The trim selected above is highlighted; comparison specs use that selection.
| Trim | Hyundai Elantra GT | Kia Forte5 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Base $20,650 MSRP(Currently comparing) | LX $18,300 MSRP(Currently comparing) |
| 2 | N Line $23,500 MSRP | EX $22,200 MSRP |
| 3 | N Line $24,600 MSRP | SX $23,900 MSRP |
| 4 | — | SX $26,100 MSRP |