Comparisons · 2019

2019 Honda Accord vs 2019 Hyundai Sonata

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel: 7.6 against 8.7 l/100km, about 13% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2019 Hyundai Sonata costs about $976 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2019 Hyundai Sonata leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2019 Honda Accord8.7 l/100km
2019 Hyundai Sonata7.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2019 Honda Accord205.1 g/km
2019 Hyundai Sonata176.5 g/km
Kerb weight
2019 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2019 Hyundai Sonata1,572 kg
Owner complaints
2019 Honda Accord689
2019 Hyundai Sonata161
NCAP overall rating
2019 Honda Accord5
2019 Hyundai Sonata5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2019 Honda Accord2019 Hyundai Sonata
CO2205.1 g/km176.5 g/km
Combined8.7 l/100km7.6 l/100km
Complaints689161
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km6.4 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears16
Gross weight2,029.8 kg2,170 kg
Height1,450 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,572 kg
Length4,880 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 10-spdAutomatic (AM7)
Urban10.2 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,810 mm
Width1,910 mm1,870 mm

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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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