2020 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2020 Kia Forte

Are you in the market for a sensible sedan with the features you desire for your Billings commute? Many Laurel drivers are finding that the 2020 Hyundai Elantra and the Kia Forte offer the latest convenience features at a great value. Enhance your travel experience with features like smart device integration and intuitive infotainment systems. Plus, both the Elantra and the Forte help you get the most out of your fuel. 

Join Underriner Hyundai as we compare the Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra pricing, engines, and 2020 upgrades! Which model will earn the spot in your driveway, Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra? Find out below!

Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra: 2020 Upgrades

Does the Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra offer more upgrades with the 2020 model? Hyundai updated the 2020 Elantra with enhancements like increased fuel economy, and a long list of newly standard safety and convenience features. The 2020 Kia Forte introduces the GT and GT-Line trims, but not nearly as many new features on the base trim. By contrast, the 2020 Elantra saw the following upgrades from the 2019 model year:

• Dual-clutch transmission for all turbocharged engines
• Greater fuel economy by 4 mpg for both city and highway driving
• Standard continuously variable automatic transmission in sedan models
• Standard dual-zone automatic climate control (all trims except GT)
• Standard automatic emergency braking (all trims except GT)
• Standard forward collision warning with brake assist
• Standard lane-keeping assist (all trims except GT)
• Standard dual-zone automatic climate control
• Standard driver attention monitor

Kia Forte vs. Hyundai Elantra: Pricing and Performance

Will the Kia Forte or Hyundai Elantra offer better handling and fuel economy? If you spend a lot of time on the highway to Big Timber, you’ll appreciate the higher torque of the Elantra engine. The Elantra also features a smaller turning radius compared to the Forte, which gives the Elantra better maneuverability in tight spaces while driving in downtown Livingston. When it comes to saving fuel, the Elantra Eco engine has a big advantage: the Engine Start/Stop. This feature turns off the engine and automatically restarts when you hit the gas.

2020 Kia Forte Engine Specs

• Standard 147-hp 2.0L 4-cylinder engine: EPA-estimated 31city/41 highway mpg
• Available 201-hp Turbocharged 1.6L Inline 4-cylinder engine: EPA-estimated 25 city/32 highway mpg

2020 Hyundai Elantra Engine Specs

• Standard 147-hp 2.0L I-4 engine: EPA-estimated 31 city/41 highway mpg
• Available 201-hp Turbocharged Inline 4-cylinder engine: EPA-Estimated 26 city/33 highway mpg

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Ready to move forward with a Hyundai Elantra or Elantra GT? You’ll find Hyundai sedans at a wide range of price points in our new and used Hyundai inventories. Connect with us today to learn more about new vehicle specials at Underriner Hyundai!