Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord: 4-Door Midsize Sedan Showdown 

When it comes down to midsize sedans, the Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accord both come from a long line of success. And the new 2024 models are no exception. Off the line, the Hyundai Accord and the Honda Sonata both come standard with high-tech features, upscale comfort amenities, reliable safety features, and top-tier engine choices. Not to mention, the new Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accord both feature an sleek, sporty, exterior design that makes heads turn fast. From this perspective, it all comes down to your preferences and priorities. Take glance below to see which car is the best for you. Once you're finished visit our local North Palm Beach Hyundai dealer and schedule a test drive. 

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 The Hyundai Sonata is a four-door midsize sedan that can hold up to five passengers. The Hyundai Sonata features a 191 horsepower 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine controlled by an eight-speed automatic transmission. The Honda Accord is a four-door midsize sedan can hold p to five passengers. The Honda Accord features a In-line 4-cylinder engine controlled by an eight-speed automatic transmission. 
 

Hyundai Sonata .vs Honda Accord Specs & Features

 Hyundai Sonata SEL  FWD Vs. Honda Accord LX 
 28/36/ 29 Fuel Economy  29/37/32
 4-cylinder  Engine Type Inline 4-cylinder with Turbocharger 
 2.5 Displacement Liters  1498 cc 
 191 @ 6,100 Horsepower @RPM  192 horsepower @ 6,000 rpm 
 181 @ 4,000 Torque @ RPM  192 lb.-ft. of torque 
 Standard Idle Stop & Go Standard 
 8-Speed Automatic Transmission  Transmission Electronic Continuously Variable Transmission 
 Standard Drive Mode Select Standard 
 17-inch Alloy Wheels Wheels  17-inch Silver Painted Alloys 
 Standard  Heated Side Mirrors Available
 Standard  Premium Cloth Seating  Not Available 
 Standard  8-Way Power Adjustable Driver Seat Available 
 Standard  60/40 split folding rear seat Standard 
12.3-inch touchscreen  Touchscreen Display 7-inch color Touch-Screen 
 Standard  Android Auto/ Apple CarPlay  Standard 
  Standard  Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian/Cyclist/Junction Turning Detection Standard 
  Standard  Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)  Standard 
  Standard  Lane Following Assist (LFA)  Standard 
  Standard  Driver Attention Warning (DAW)  Standard 
  Standard  Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go  Standard 
  Standard  Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA)  Standard 
 Standard  Rear Cross-Traffic Collision -Avoidance Assist  Standard 
 Standard Safe Exit Warning  Not Available
 

Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Exterior  Dimensions

Up close, the Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accord's exterior dimensions are both semi-similar. One of the biggest differences is that the Hyundai Sonata's wheelbase is 111.8-inches and the Honda Accords overall wheelbase is a 111.4-inches.  Come to think of it, the Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accord both come standard with 17-inch Alloy Wheels. All the Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accords exterior dimensions are both closely related. 

 Hyundai Sonata   Honda Accord 
 111.8-inches  Wheelbase  111.4-inches 
 193.3-inches  Overall Length  195.7-inches 
 73.2-inches  Max Width  73.3-inches 
 56.9-inches  Total Height  57.1-inches 
 

Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Exterior  Features 

When it comes down to the exterior features, the Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accord are both well-equipped. At the base level, both vehicles comes standard with power heated rearview mirrors, ultra-bright LED Daytime Running lights, and 17-inch wheel. The only difference is that the Hyundai Sonata comes standard with a Hands-Free Smart Trunk Release, and chrome accent moldings.  But for what it's worth, the Hyundai and the Honda Accord are  both semi-similar. The only difference is that the Hyundai Sonata comes standard with most of the same features for less. Therefore, if you're looking for the best way to maximize your budget, we encourage you to take a glance at the new Hyundai Sonata for sale. 

 Hyundai Sonata   Honda Accord 
 Standard Power Heated Side Mirrors  Standard
 Standard LED Daytime Running Lights  Not Available 
 StandardHands-Free Smart Trunk Release  Not Available 
 Standard  Rain-Sensing Wipers  Available 
 Standard Twin Tip Rear Exhaust  Not Available 
 Standard Rear Spoiler  Not Available 
 Standard Chrome Moldings  Available 
 

Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Performance Features 

Finally! Let's take a glance at performance. At the base level, the Honda Accord hits the ground running with a 192 horsepower In-Line 4-cylinder with a Turbocharger that produces 192 lb.-ft. of torque and the Hyundai Sonata comes standard with a 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine that produces 191 horsepower and 181 lb.-ft. of torque. 

The Hyundai Sonata 2.5-liter Turbo 4-cylinder engine gets up to 290 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. of torque. 

All in all,  the Hyundai Sonata Turbo engine outperforms the Honda Accord Turbo engine. However to see which car is the best for you, we encourage yo to schedule a test drive at our local North Palm Beach Hyundai dealer near you. 
  •  Up first, the Hyundai Sonata 2.5 Turbo 4-cylinder produces 290 horsepower and 311 lb.-ft. of torque.
  • Second in command, the 2.5-liter 4-cylinder Hyundai Sonata generates 191 horsepower  and 181 lb.-ft. of torque.
  • Last but not least, the Hyundai Sonata comes available with 2.0-liter 4r-cylinder Hybrid Engine that gets up to 192 horsepower combined. All electric power output gets  up to 39 kW(51hp) @ 1,800 - 2,300 rpm.
 Engine Configurations 
  •  In-Line 4-cylinder with Turbocharger with 192 horsepower and 192 lb.-ft. of torque.
  • In-Line 4-cylinder Hybrid Engine   with 146 horsepower and 134 lb.-ft. of torque. Total system horsepower is 204 hp.  
 

Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Interior Features 

If you're looking for an affordable midsize sedan with more features, the Hyundai Sonata is our first choice. Inside, the new Hyundai Sonata come standard with a 12.3-inch touchscreen display integrated with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control. In addition to that, the new Hyundai Sonata also comes available with a 12-speakera audio system and Wireless Device Charging. But make no mistake, the Honda Accord is also an exciting midsize sedan. For what it's worth, the new Honda Accord comes standard with a 7-inch color touchscreen display, six speakers, Apple CarPlay, and Android Auto. 


Hyundai SonataVsHonda Accord
12.3-inches 
 Touchscreen 
7-inch color touchscreen 
 Standard  Apple CarPlay  & Android Auto  Standard 
 Premium Cloth  Seating Surfaces  Cloth 
 Standard  Heated Front Seats Available
 Available  Bose Premium Audio with 12 Speakers  Not Available 
 Available  Wireless Device Charging  Not Available 
 Standard  Dual Zone Automatic Temperature Control  Available 
 Available  Aluminum Sports Pedals  Not Available 
 Available  Dynamic Voice Recognition  Available 
   
 

Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord Warranty 


Hyundai Sonata 
 VsHonda Accord
 10-years/100,000 miles  Powertrain Limited  5-year/60,000 mile powertrain  limited warranty 
 5-years/60,000 miles  New Vehicle Limited  3-year/36,000 mile limited vehicle warranty
   
 

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