Hyundai Elantra vs KIA Forte Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Lots of standard driving assistance features Good fuel economy Dynamic exterior styling Read More
Things we don't like	--	Moderate ride quality Low passenger space in the second row Mediocre base engine Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Fuel Supply System	MPI	--
Compression Ratio	12.5:1	12.5:1

Transmission

Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Drive Type	FWD	FWD

Performance

Engine Displacement	1998 cc	1999 cc
Power	147 hp	147 hp
Torque	179 Nm	179 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	408 L	433 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	53 L	53 L
Length	4620 mm	4641 mm
Width	1801 mm	1801 mm
Ground Clearance	135 mm	135 mm
Height	1435 mm	1435 mm
Wheel Base	2700 mm	2700 mm
No Of Doors	5	4
Kerb Weight	1290 kg	1228 kg
Front Headroom	1024 mm	986 mm
Front Legroom	1072 mm	1072 mm
Rear Headroom	947 mm	952 mm
Rear Legroom	907 mm	907 mm
Gross Weight	--	1650 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Torsion Beam	Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers Type	--	Coil Spring

Wheel & Tyre

Tyre Size	195/65 R15	195/65R15
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R15	R15
Alloy Wheel Size	--	R15

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.5 m	5.3 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	--
Engine Immobilizer	Yes	No
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DHOC DHOC
Engine	2.0L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, In-Line 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	Yes
Air Quality Control	No	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Rear A/C Vents	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	No
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	No
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	No
Remote Trunk Opener	No	Yes
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	No
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	No
Folding Table Rear	No	--
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	Yes	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
DVD Player	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes
Voice Control	Yes	No

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	No
Wheel Covers	Yes	--
Alloy Wheels	No	--
Power Antenna	No	--
Rear Spoiler	No	--
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	No
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	--
Chrome Garnish	No	No
Front Brake Type	Discs Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Solid Discs Solid Discs
Fog Lights Front	--	No
Sun Roof	--	No
Moon Roof	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	--
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	--
Leather Steering Wheel	No	--
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	Yes	--
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Projector Projector	Projector Beam Projector Beam
Advance Safety Feature	--	Daytime Running Lights Daytime Running Lights

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