2019 Kia Optima vs 2020 Hyundai Elantra

2019 Kia Optima
2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
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2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Hyundai Elantra
$19,300MSRP
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2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
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2020 Hyundai Elantra
$19,300MSRP
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Overview

MSRP

$22,900

MSRP

$19,300

Average price

$18,999

Average price

$18,764

Listings

29

Listings

333
Ratings & Reviews
User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10
Pros
  • Spacious
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Poor fuel economy

2019 Kia Optima Reviews Summary

2020 Hyundai Elantra Reviews Summary

Hyundai isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to the compact car segment, where value is of utmost importance. And though a completely redesigned 2021 Elantra is coming soon, the automaker bestows several value-enhancing improvements upon the outgoing 2020 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan. They include improved fuel efficiency ratings and newly packaged safety features.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

2.4L 185 hp I4

Engine

2.0L 147 hp I4

Drive Train

FWD

Drive Train

FWD

Seating Capacity

5

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

Horsepower

147 hp @ 6200 rpm

MPG City

24

MPG City

31

MPG Highway

33

MPG Highway

41
2019 Kia Optima
2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
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Overview
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2020 Hyundai Elantra
2020 Hyundai Elantra
$19,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2019 Kia Optima
$22,900MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2020 Hyundai Elantra
$19,300MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
Overview
MSRP
$22,900
$19,300
Average price
$18,999
$18,764
Listings
Ratings & Reviews
User reviews
4.8
4.4
Expert reviews

8.3 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Spacious
  • Excellent value for money
Cons
  • Fairly pedestrian performance
  • Poor fuel economy
Summary
Hyundai isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to the compact car segment, where value is of utmost importance. And though a completely redesigned 2021 Elantra is coming soon, the automaker bestows several value-enhancing improvements upon the outgoing 2020 Hyundai Elantra compact sedan. They include improved fuel efficiency ratings and newly packaged safety features.
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Popular Features & Specs
Engine
2.4L 185 hp I4
2.0L 147 hp I4
Drive Train
FWD
FWD
Seating Capacity
5
5
Horsepower
185 hp @ 6000 rpm
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
MPG City
24
31
MPG Highway
33
41
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