2024 Honda Accord vs. 2025 Hyundai Sonata Review

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2024 Honda
Accord

MSRP*: $27,895 to $29,910
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2025 Hyundai
Sonata

MSRP*: $26,650 to $35,250
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MPG - City 29 MPG 23 - 25 MPG
MPG - Hwy 37 MPG 32 - 36 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 192-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
Transmission Continuously Variable Automatic
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 192 hp 191 - 290 hp
Exterior Length 195.7 in 193.3 in
Exterior Width 73.3 in 73.2 in
Leg Room Front 42.3 in
Rear 40.8 in
Front 46.1 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 37.5 - 39.5 in
Rear 37.2 - 37.3 in
Front 37.8 - 40.0 in
Rear 37.4 - 38.4 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
Due to its greater rear head- and legroom, backseat passengers will be able to stretch out a lot more in the Honda Accord than the Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Sonata will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Accord.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Honda Accord as you will with the Hyundai Sonata, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). When looking only at MSRP, the Honda Accord will have less of an impact on your bank account than the Hyundai Sonata.

Dimensions
The Honda Accord is about the same width as the Hyundai Sonata. When looking at overall length, the Honda Accord takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Hyundai Sonata.

Performance
In terms of horsepower, it's basically a tie between the Honda Accord and the Hyundai Sonata.

Powertrain
With somewhat higher torque, the engine of the Honda Accord transmits a bit more power to the wheels than the Hyundai Sonata.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Honda Accord and the Hyundai Sonata.