Ford Fusion Energi vs. Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Ford Fusion Energi and Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid contrasts the two cars across a broad spectrum of vehicle specifications to determine which car is better. In addition to comparing pricing and specs, iSeeCars uses all the ratings, rankings, and insights from its comprehensive analyses of each vehicle model, including calculations of reliability, safety, depreciation, value retention, and the vehicle's projected lifetime recalls (based on analyzing over 25 billion data points). This in-depth evaluation is used to identify which vehicle represents a better overall choice for shoppers who are considering both the Ford Fusion Energi and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid.
When we compare the Ford Fusion Energi's and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Ford Fusion Energi has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Ford Fusion Energi's and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2019 Ford Fusion Energi ranges from $11,999 to $24,239 while a used 2019 Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid is priced between $12,293 to $23,984.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Ford Fusion Energi’s base engine makes 188 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid base engine makes 202 horsepower. The Fusion Energi is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 585 miles. The SONATA Plug-in Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 39 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 637 miles.This gives the Ford Fusion Energi the advantage in fuel efficiency and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid the advantage in maximum range. Both models use electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, and cargo space. The Ford Fusion Energi, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Ford Fusion Energi has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
35620
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
30062
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25320 - 35620
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
33400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
30062
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
25320 - 35620
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
17932
Price Range:
11999 - 24239
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
18383
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
14797 - 21777
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
50
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
71745
# Good or Great Deals:
21
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
18515
Price Range:
12293 - 23984
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
18383
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
14797 - 21777
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
66788
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Ford Fusion Energi Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.7 / 10
Reliability:
7.6 / 10
Retained Value:
7.5 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
Not available
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Ford Fusion Energi
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.9
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.091
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.0
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.7 - 8.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.7728388946785918
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 10.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.1851691804851836
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 10.2
Ford Fusion Energi Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 8Ranking
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19 out of / 25Ranking
24 out of / 25Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Ford Fusion Energi Trim Levels
Special Service, Titanium
Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, Limited
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
188 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
202 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
276 foot-lbs @ 2330 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.053 hp per pound
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT Automatic)
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
43 / 40 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
627 / 585 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
37 / 42 / 39
Range (city/hwy):
564 / 637 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Electricity, Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Available
Apple CarPlay:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Available
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
Available
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.2 inches
Front Leg Room:
44.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.8 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.8 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38.3 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.9 inches
Cargo Space:
8.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40.4 inches
Front Leg Room:
45.5 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.6 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
9.9 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.1 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
75.2 inches
Height:
58 inches
Length:
191.8 inches
Wheelbase:
112.2 inches
Ground Clearance:
Not yet available
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3781 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P235/50R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Shadow Black
Blue
Blue / Velocity Blue
Gold
White Gold
Gray
Magnetic
Red
Ruby Red Metallic Tinted Clearcoat
Silver
Ingot Silver
White
Oxford White
Exterior Colors
Black
Nocturne Black
Blue
Skyline Blue Pearl
Gold
Not available
Gray
Hampton Gray / Metropolis Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Hyper White
Interior Colors
Black
Ebony
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
