2022 Kia Forte vs. 2022 Hyundai Elantra

Two cars come up as strong competitors against one another. They are the 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Hyundai Elantra. Both come with great features that many drivers will love. If you are looking to buy a new car this year, it is time to take a closer look at them. Read on for a comparison between the 2022 Kia Forte and the 2022 Hyundai Elantra so you can make the best decision!

Design & Style

The interior of the Kia Forte immediately impresses with the minimalist design and high-quality materials. The back seat is spacious enough for two people to be comfortable, and you can take long road trips without complaint. With all the seats up, the Forte is able to fit seven carry-on bags, more than some of its closest rivals.

To match the dramatic exterior, the interior of the Elantra is also appropriately futuristic. You will see that a single LED strip follows the dashboard-spanning air vent all the way across the width of the car. There is generous passenger volume, especially in the rear seat, which helps the Elantra compete with its rivals. It is able to fit six carry-on suitcases inside of the trunk.

Technology & Safety

The 2022 Kia Forte excels in this aspect. It comes with an 8.0-inch infotainment touchscreen. All models have a secondary 4.2-inch color display between the gauges. There is also a wireless smartphone charging pad given as an option.

Kia offers some standard and optional driver-assistance features, including an adaptive cruise control feature that predicts upcoming curves and slows the car's speed to prepare for the turns.

The Hyundai Elantra comes with an optional 10.3-inch digital gauge display and a second 10.3-inch infotainment touchscreen at the top of the Elantra's dashboard. The infotainment setup is an 8.0-inch center display. The Hyundai's latest infotainment interface is presented here. It comes with standard driver-assistance features too.

Performance

The Kia Forte offers you two types of engine, a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 201 horsepower and a 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 147 horsepower. The Forte gives you a stable and comfortable ride.

The Hyundai Elantra’s powertrain is a 147-hp four-cylinder engine with front-wheel drive. The Hybrid model has a 1.6-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor that creates 139 horsepower. The options don’t give you a thrilling acceleration, but it has good ride quality and enough pep for regular city driving.

The Bottom Line

The Kia Forte debuts a refreshed look with a great infotainment touchscreen and new driver-assistance features. It will provide you with a smooth, pleasant ride anytime. Meanwhile, the Hyundai Elantra has unique styling and it is a practical car. Overall, the Kia Forte is the better car out of the two options we have compared.

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