Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata (2026)
Price gap, MSRP + destination
$895
- Accord: 1.1 cu ft more cargo, 6.0 in more rear legroom.
- Sonata: $895 cheaper, 3.8 in more front legroom.
- Accord wins 4 of 12 measures.
| Measure | Accord | Sonata | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $29,590 | $28,695 | Sonata |
| Horsepower | 192 hp | 191 hp | About the same |
| Torque | 192 lb-ft | 181 lb-ft | Accord |
| MPG combined | 32 mpg | 32 mpg | About the same |
| Cargo, max | 16.7 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | Accord |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | Accord |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 34.8 in | Accord |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 46.1 in | Sonata |
| Length | 195.7 in | 193.3 in | Not scored |
| Width | 73.3 in | 73.2 in | Not scored |
| Curb weight | 3,239 lb | 3,232 lb | Not scored |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s estimate | 7.3 s estimate | About the same |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Sonata |
Not scored: length, width, curb weight. N/A rows are not counted.
Nearest trims by price
| Trim | Nearest in price | Gap |
|---|---|---|
| Accord LX FWD $28,395 | Sonata SEL Sport FWD $29,150 | $755 |
| Sonata SE FWD $27,450 | Accord LX FWD $28,395 | $945 |
Hybrid vs hybrid
| Measure | Accord | Sonata | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $34,990 | $30,445 | Sonata |
| Horsepower | 204 hp | 192 hp | Accord |
| MPG combined | 44 mpg | 51 mpg | Sonata |
| Cargo, max | 16.7 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | Accord |
| Cargo, seats up | 16.7 cu ft | 15.6 cu ft | Accord |
| Rear legroom | 40.8 in | 34.8 in | Accord |
| Front legroom | 42.3 in | 46.1 in | Sonata |
| Seats | 5 | 5 | About the same |
| 0-60 mph | 7.3 s estimate | 7.5 s estimate | Accord |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36,000 mi | 5 yr / 60,000 mi | Sonata |
Accord wins 5 of 10 measures.
Cost to run
Sonata costs $895 less over 6 years.
12,000 miles a year. Gas $3.20. Electricity 17 cents per kWh.
| Cost | Accord | Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP + destination | $29,590 | $28,695 |
| Fuel or charging, 1 year | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Fuel or charging, 6 years | $7,200 | $7,200 |
| Total, 6 years | $36,790 | $35,895 |
Which is better for me?
Weight each group from 0 to 10. MPG uses fuel or charging cost.
Equal weights: Accord wins.
Sonata wins if Space weight is 2 or less.
| Group | Ahead | By |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Sonata | 3% |
| MPG | About the same | |
| Power | About the same | |
| Space | Accord | 7% |
| Towing | N/A |
Other years
What this cannot tell you
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Reliability and safety are not included.
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