Comparisons · 2020

2020 Honda Accord vs 2020 Hyundai Sonata

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel: 7.6 against 8.7 l/100km, about 13% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2020 Hyundai Sonata costs about $976 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 Hyundai Sonata leads on 4 of 4 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2020 Honda Accord8.7 l/100km
2020 Hyundai Sonata7.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2020 Honda Accord205.1 g/km
2020 Hyundai Sonata180.8 g/km
Kerb weight
2020 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2020 Hyundai Sonata1,527 kg
NHTSA recalls
2020 Honda Accord5
2020 Hyundai Sonata4
Owner complaints
2020 Honda Accord362
2020 Hyundai Sonata178
NCAP overall rating
2020 Honda Accord5
2020 Hyundai Sonata5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2020 Honda Accord2020 Hyundai Sonata
CO2205.1 g/km180.8 g/km
Combined8.7 l/100km7.6 l/100km
Complaints362178
Recall campaigns54
Cylinders44
Displacement2,000 cc2,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.9 l/100km6.5 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,029.8 kg1,974.9 kg
Height1,450 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,527 kg
Length4,880 mm4,900 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S10)Automatic (S8)
Urban10.2 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,830 mm2,840 mm
Width1,910 mm1,860 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.