Comparisons · 2021

2021 Honda Accord vs 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid uses less fuel: 5.0 against 7.1 l/100km, about 30% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid costs about $1,863 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid leads on 3 of 3 measurable figures. 19 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2021 Honda Accord7.1 l/100km
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid5 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2021 Honda Accord166.5 g/km
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid117.4 g/km
Kerb weight
2021 Honda Accord1,462 kg
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid1,600 kg
Owner complaints
2021 Honda Accord232
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid55
NCAP overall rating
2021 Honda Accord5
2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid5

Side by side

The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2021 Honda Accord2021 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid
CO2166.5 g/km117.4 g/km
Combined7.1 l/100km5 l/100km
Complaints23255
Cylinders44
Displacement1,500 cc2,000 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardL3SULEV30L3SULEV30
Extra-urban6.2 l/100km4.6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears18
Gross weight2,029.8 kg1,974.9 kg
Height1,450 mm1,450 mm
Kerb weight1,462 kg1,600 kg
Length4,880 mm4,900 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (variable gear ratios)Automatic (AM-S6)
Urban7.8 l/100km5.2 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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