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2020 Honda Accord Hybrid vs 2020 Hyundai Sonata

The 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid uses less fuel: 4.9 against 7.6 l/100km, about 36% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Honda Accord Hybrid costs about $2,396 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2020 Hyundai Sonata has fewer NHTSA recalls (4 against 5). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid leads on 3 of 4 measurable figures. 15 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid4.9 l/100km
2020 Hyundai Sonata7.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid115 g/km
2020 Hyundai Sonata180.8 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid1,530 kg
2020 Hyundai Sonata1,527 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid5
2020 Hyundai Sonata4
Owner complaints
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid39
2020 Hyundai Sonata178
NCAP overall rating
2020 Honda Accord Hybrid5
2020 Hyundai Sonata5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Honda Accord Hybrid2020 Hyundai Sonata
CO2115 g/km180.8 g/km
Combined4.9 l/100km7.6 l/100km
Complaints39178
Recall campaigns54
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban5 l/100km6.5 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Kerb weight1,530 kg1,527 kg
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (S8)
Urban4.9 l/100km8.7 l/100km

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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