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| ×2020 Hyundai Elantra Essential (man) | ×2020 Kia Forte LX (man) | |
|---|---|---|
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| The Car Guide rating | ||
| Year | ||
| Trim | ||
| Pricing | ||
| MSRP | CA$17,099 | CA$17,695 |
| Fees | CA$1,825 | CA$1,760 |
| Gas guzzler tax | CA$0 | CA$0 |
| Monthly payments | CA$322/month | CA$333/month |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine | 2,0 l I-4 | 2,0 l I-4 |
| Power | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW) | 147 hp @ 6,200 rpm (110 kW) |
| Torque | 132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m) | 132 lb·ft @ 4,500 rpm (179 N·m) |
| Induction | Atmospheric | Atmospheric |
| Fuel | Regular | Regular |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Vehicle type / Category | ||
| Vehicle type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Category | Compact Car | Compact Car |
| Assembly | Montgomery, AL, US | Pesquería, NLE, MX |
| Generation | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel efficiency / Autonomy | ||
| City | 9.1 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Highway | 6.3 L/100km | 6.4 L/100km |
| Combined | 7.9 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Autonomy | 670 km | 697 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 187 g/km | 180 g/km |
| Equipment | ||
| Sunroof | optional | optional |
| Heated front seats | standard | standard |
| Heated steering wheel | optional | N/A |
| Blindspot detection | optional | N/A |
| Infotainment | ||
| Auxiliary audio input | standard | standard |
| Apple CarPlay compatible | optional | standard |
| Android Auto compatible | optional | standard |
| Bluetooth audio | standard | standard |
| Steering / Suspension / Brakes / Tires | ||
| Steering | N/A | rack and pinion, electric assistance |
| Turning diameter | 5 m | 11 m |
| Front suspension | independent, Macpherson strut | independent, Macpherson strut |
| Rear suspension | semi-independent, torsion beam | semi-independent, torsion beam |
| Front brakes | Disc (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Rear brakes | Drum (ABS) | Disc (ABS) |
| Front tires | P195/65TR15 | P195/65HR15 |
| Rear tires | P195/65TR15 | P195/65HR15 |
| Safety | ||
| Seat belts | 5 | 5 |
| Dimensions / Weight | ||
| Length | 4,620 mm (182″) | 4,640 mm (183″) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (71″) | 1,800 mm (71″) |
| Height | 1,435 mm (56″) | 1,435 mm (56″) |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm (106″) | 2,700 mm (106″) |
| Front track | 1,562 mm (61″) | 1,562 mm (61″) |
| Rear track | 1,572 mm (62″) | 1,572 mm (62″) |
| Weight | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) | 1,228 kg (2,707 lb) |
| Capacities | ||
| Passengers | 5 | 5 |
| Trunk | 407 l | 434 l |
| Fuel tank | 53 l (12 gal) | 53 l (12 gal) |
| Towing capacity | not recommended | not recommended |
| Performance | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.7 s (estimated) | 9.0 s (estimated) |
| 80-120 km/h | 7.0 s (estimated) | 5.9 s (estimated) |
| Top speed | N/A | N/A |
| Braking distance | 41 m (estimated) | 43 m (estimated) |
| Warranty | ||
| Base warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 years/100,000 km | 5 years/100,000 km |
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| Overall | ||
| Average | 80% | 82% |
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