2025 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata

2025 Hyundai
Sonata

MSRP*: $26,650 to $35,250
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2024 Toyota
Corolla Hybrid

MSRP*: $23,500 to $28,340
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MPG - City 23 - 25 MPG 47 - 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 32 - 36 MPG 41 - 46 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 191-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 290-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 138-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 191 - 290 hp 138 hp
Exterior Length 193.3 in 182.5 in
Exterior Width 73.2 in 70.1 in
Leg Room Front 46.1 in
Rear 34.8 in
Front 42.0 in
Rear 34.8 in
Head Room Front 37.8 - 40.0 in
Rear 37.4 - 38.4 in
Front 38.0 - 38.3 in
Rear 37.1 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
The Hyundai Sonata offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The Hyundai Sonata will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Convenience
The Hyundai Sonata will require fewer stops at the gas station than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, making it more convenient to drive.

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). The Hyundai Sonata is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Sonata is much wider than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, finding a wide enough spot in a parking lot may be a bit more challenging. If you go with the Hyundai Sonata, you may be circling the block looking for a space large enough to park more often than with the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Handling
The Hyundai Sonata has about the same turning radius as the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Hyundai Sonata has a much more powerful engine than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. However, something you should consider is that higher horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Hyundai Sonata does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

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