Comparisons · 2021

2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata

The 2021 Honda Accord uses less fuel: 7.1 against 8.7 l/100km, about 18% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Honda Accord costs about $1,420 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Honda Accord leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Honda Accord7.1 l/100km
2021 Hyundai Sonata8.7 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Honda Accord166.5 g/km
2021 Hyundai Sonata208.2 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2021 Hyundai Sonata1,626 kg
NHTSA recalls
2021 Honda Accord4
2021 Hyundai Sonata4
Owner complaints
2021 Honda Accord232
2021 Hyundai Sonata133
NCAP overall rating
2021 Honda Accord5
2021 Hyundai Sonata5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Honda Accord2021 Hyundai Sonata
CO2166.5 g/km208.2 g/km
Combined7.1 l/100km8.7 l/100km
Complaints232133
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,500 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.2 l/100km7.1 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,029.8 kg1,974.9 kg
Height1,450 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,626 kg
Length4,880 mm4,900 mm
NCAP overall55
Recall campaigns44
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AM-S8)
Urban7.8 l/100km10.2 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.

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