2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs. 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid Review

Picture of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid

2025 Hyundai
Sonata Hybrid

MSRP*: $31,000 to $37,450
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Picture of the 2024 Toyota Corolla Hybrid

2024 Toyota
Corolla Hybrid

MSRP*: $23,500 to $28,340
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MPG - City 44 MPG 47 - 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 51 MPG 41 - 46 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 192-hp, 2.0-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 138-hp, 1.8-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Automatic Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 192 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 Hybrid offers a bit more room for passengers in the back seat than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Convenience
With the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid you will definitely be making fewer stops at the gas station than with the Toyota Corolla Hybrid, due to its larger tank size and better fuel economy.

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 Hybrid is somewhat more expensive than the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.

Dimensions
Since the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 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 Hybrid, 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid 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 Hybrid and the Toyota Corolla Hybrid.