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Hi all. So I've narrowed my car search down to two vehicles: The Honda Fit Sport and Hyundai Elantra GLS. I'd be buying the car brand new. My main criteria are gas mileage and reliability. So lets hear it... which should I choose and why?
The Fit is a 5 door hatchback, the Elantra is a 4 door sedan. Both are good vehicles. The Elantra is probably less expensive and will provide a little better mpg. Hyundai quality is also good, close to Honda.
Before making a decision, test drive both. One of them might have a more comfortable driving position for you than the other, either head room or "fit" (ha, ha) while in the driver's seat. Sometimes the shape of seat or even the headrest angle is a deal breaker. I would never buy a car that does not feel comfortable, regardless of price. You can have the car with the greatest statistics on paper, but if it is not comfortable for you, the statistics don't help much.
Sit in each one. Get comfortable and while looking ahead, try reaching for all the controls you feel you'll frequently use such as climate controls, radio, headlights, turn signal, and wipers. Don't forget the gear shift and emergency brake. Ergonomics plays a big part in driver safety.
Not in the same class. I'd take the Elantra,better MPG, bigger inside, more features and it looks pretty good. The Fit looks like a robot rodent, its cheap inside but will be more fun to drive.
I know a few people who have the fit and they love them and consistantly get 40mpg. It is highly rated and very reliable. Don't know much about the Elantra. You may wish to check edmounds to see what people think about it.
Hi all. So I've narrowed my car search down to two vehicles: The Honda Fit Sport and Hyundai Elantra GLS. I'd be buying the car brand new. My main criteria are gas mileage and reliability. So lets hear it... which should I choose and why?
Hyundai Elantra would be my pick - I am actually considering one myself. #1, I think it would be a safer car, #2, it has a much better warranty (10 year/100K mile powertrain) and #3, which is personal opinion, I like the looks much better on the Elantra. The '11 Elantra is a very nice car IMO.
The Elantra has also performed extremely well in an off-set crash test. Notice how well the passenger cage held up, there was no collapse of the occupant compartment.
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