2021 Hyundai Elantra Vs. 2021 Kia Forte
There is no doubt that there are similarities between Hyundai and Kia vehicles. There are plenty of reasons to buy either the 2021 Hyundai Elantra or the 2021 Kia Forte, both of which offer excellent features. Both are budget-friendly sedans and here is a comparative study of the 2021 Hyundai Elantra or the 2021 Kia Forte across different parameters:
1) Redesign for 2021 – The Kia Forte was redesigned in the year 2019. The biggest change was the addition of a sport-oriented GT trim level for 2020 with a sport-tuned suspension and a new turbocharged engine. Customers can expect the formula to remain the same for 2021, with the vehicle receiving no significant changes. Compared to this, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra was redesigned to get a more spacious interior, a new 8.0-inch touchscreen with standard wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a hybrid model.
2) Platform and Key Fob – The 2021 Hyundai Elantra has been built on a new platform, although it comes with a more familiar key fob that looks familiar, being available with keyless entry. In contrast, the 2021 Kia Forte gets an older platform, but with a more modern key fob.
3) Engine Specifications – Buyers can expect the 2021 Hyundai Elantra to be available with a 2.0 liter I-4 engine that is able to put out 147 hp of power and 132 lb-ft of torque, being mated to an automatic CVT. A more powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine is available for the N Line trim, producing 201 hp of power and 195 lb-ft of torque. The N Line has two transmission options – a 6-speed manual and a 7-speed DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission). The base engine here is the same as the one on the 2021 Kia Forte with exactly the same specifications. Even the N Line engine is the same, but the same specifications are available for the GT trims here. Compared to the Forte, the Elantra gets a hybrid trim as well.
4) Fuel Economy – The gas-powered Elantra scores better than the gas-powered Forte in terms of combined fuel economy. Buyers are likely to get 37 MPG from the Elantra and 35 MPG from the Forte. Even the turbocharged N Line is more efficient than the GT trims of the Forte.
5) Infotainment System – There is no doubt that the 2021 Kia Forte’s slick touchscreen is a joy to use, offering a tablet-like 8.0-inch unit that is placed high on the dash for best visibility. It is responsive and offers clear graphics and is very straightforward to use. Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are standard here. However, if this system was good, the 2021 Hyundai Elantra’s 8.0-inch touchscreen takes the game a notch up. The catch here is the availability of wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Buyers may opt for a larger 10.25- inch touchscreen display, but then it reverts to wired phone integration.
6) Similar Safety Features – Standard safety features such as Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning System with Automatic Emergency Braking, Driver Attention Warning System, and Lane Keep Assist are available for both vehicles. However, more standard features like Lane-Centering, Rear Occupant Alert, and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision Assist are available on the Elantra. In contrast, Rear Cross-Traffic and Blind Spot warning systems are standard only on higher trims of the 2021 Kia Forte.
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