2025 Elantra VS 2025 K4

2025 Hyundai Elantra	Category	2025 Kia K4
2.0 L naturally aspirated I-4, 147 hp & 132 lb-ft (caranddriver.com, edmunds.com)	Base Engine	2.0 L naturally aspirated I-4, 147 hp & 132 lb-ft
N Line: 1.6 L turbo, 201 hp, 195 lb-ft	Performance Trim	GT-Line Turbo: 1.6 L turbo, 190 hp & 195 lb-ft
CVT; N Line uses 7-spd DCT	Transmission	CVT on base 2.0L; 8-spd auto with paddle shifters on turbo model
~30 city / 39 hwy / 34 combined mpg	Fuel Economy	~29 city / 39 hwy / 33 combined mpg (turbo)
14.2 cu ft trunk	Cargo Capacity	14.6 cu ft trunk
~37 in (noted improved, details via general gen data)	Rear Legroom	Class-leading ~38 in
Available digital cluster; Apple/Android CarPlay wireless	Tech & Displays	Dual panoramic (nearly 30" combined), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto
Hyundai SmartSense: FCA, BCA, RCCA, LKA, SCC	Safety Features	Up to 29 driver-assist features; standard FCA, BSM, 360-view, evasive steering
5 yr/60,000 mi	Warranty	5 yr/60,000 mi basic; 10 yr/100,000 mi powertrain
From ~$23,320 (SE trim); N Line ~$30,170	Pricing	Base LX: $21,990; LXS $22,990; EX $23,990; GT-Line $25,190; Turbo ends ~$28,090
Compact sedan; fastback style; built in SK	Design & Size	Fastback-style compact; widest in class; built in Mexico

Summary Highlights

Performance options: Elantra offers a more powerful N Line (201?hp) vs. K4's 190?hp turbo.

Interior space & comfort K4 has ~38" rear legroom (class-leading) vs. the Elantra's good but slightly lesser space.

Tech & features: Both offer modern digital displays and wireless connectivity; K4's dual panoramic layout is more striking.

Safety: Both are well-equipped; K4 includes up to 29 ADAS features, while Elantra offers Hyundai SmartSense suite.

Fuel economy: Very similar—Elantra edges by 1?mpg combined.

Warranty: K4 includes Kia's 10-year/100k?mi powertrain coverage vs. Hyundai's 5-year/60k.

Pricing edge:K4 starts lower ($23.3k), with high trims converging (~$28–30k).