Honda Accord Hybrid vs. Hyundai SONATA
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Honda Accord Hybrid and Hyundai SONATA 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 Honda Accord Hybrid and the Hyundai SONATA.
When comparing the Honda Accord Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the Honda Accord Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of reliability, resale value and base engine power. The Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and interior volume. The Honda Accord Hybrid and Hyundai SONATA have the same overall quality score. Based on this comparison of the Honda Accord Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA's specifications and ratings, the two cars are fairly comparable.
Pricing: A used 2025 Honda Accord Hybrid ranges from $30,053 to $39,847 while a used 2025 Hyundai SONATA is priced between $22,497 to $32,850. For a new model, the Honda Accord Hybrid's price is between $33,978 and $40,905, with the Hyundai SONATA priced between $27,032 and $37,177.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Honda Accord Hybrid loses 40.7 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA loses 46.2 percent of its value. This means the Honda Accord Hybrid retains 5.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Honda Accord Hybrid and Hyundai SONATA is 8.1 out of 10. This results in the Honda Accord Hybrid being ranked 3 out of 5 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars and the Hyundai SONATA being ranked 3 out of 11 Best Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Honda Accord Hybrid is 8.0 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA the reliability rating is 7.1 out of 10. This gives the Honda Accord Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Honda Accord Hybrid’s base engine makes 204 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA base engine makes 191 horsepower.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SONATA, a midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front leg room and rear head room. The Honda Accord Hybrid, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of rear shoulder room, rear leg room and cargo space. The Honda Accord Hybrid and Hyundai SONATA are comparable in regards to front shoulder room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Honda Accord Hybrid and the Hyundai SONATA have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
33978 - 40905
Starting MSRP:
33655
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
31202
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
28700 - 33655
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
27032 - 37177
Starting MSRP:
26900
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Midsize Cars)
26816
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Midsize Cars)
24700 - 28295
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
34281
Price Range:
30053 - 39847
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
33230
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
32420 - 34281
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
26826
Price Range:
22497 - 32850
Category Avg Price:
(Midsize Cars)
27493
Category Avg Price Range:
(Midsize Cars)
25110 - 29237
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
# Good or Great Deals:
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
13803
Depreciation %:
0.4101461
Resale Value $:
19852
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.4101461
Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
0.4101461 - 0.4101461
5-year Depreciation
Depreciation $:
Depreciation %:
Resale Value $:
Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Midsize Cars)
0.43738499
Category Depreciation Range:
(Midsize Cars)
0.35336067 - 0.49749174
Honda Accord Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
8.0 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.0 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.1 / 10
Reliability:
7.1 / 10
Retained Value:
8.1 / 10
Safety:
9.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Honda Accord Hybrid
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
12.2
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
12.2
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
8.8 - 14.3
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.264
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA
Avg Life Expectancy (years):
7.8
Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Midsize Cars)
10.9
Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Midsize Cars)
7.8 - 13.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.036
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
6.597838214866052
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
2.2 - 6.6
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
2.266539227374178
Typical Category Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
3.5
Category Range for Recalls:
(Midsize Cars)
1.6 - 7.3
Honda Accord Hybrid Rankings
Ranking
1 out of / 22Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 5Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
1 out of / 2Ranking
2 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 14Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 5Ranking
3 out of / 3Ranking
4 out of / 22Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
4 out of / 5Ranking
5 out of / 5Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
7 out of / 22Ranking
8 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 22Ranking
9 out of / 14Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
12 out of / 22Ranking
20 out of / 22Ranking
21 out of / 22Hyundai SONATA Rankings
Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
2 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 11Ranking
3 out of / 7Ranking
3 out of / 6Ranking
4 out of / 11Ranking
5 out of / 6Ranking
6 out of / 11Ranking
6 out of / 7Ranking
8 out of / 11Ranking
10 out of / 11Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Honda Accord Hybrid Trim Levels
EX-L, Sport, Sport-L, Touring
Hyundai SONATA Trim Levels
N Line, SE, SEL, SEL Convenience
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
3 years / 36000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
3 years / 36000 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
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2026 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
204 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
247 foot-lbs @ 5000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.059 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
191 hp @ 6100 rpm
Torque:
181 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
Not yet available
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):
46 / 41 / 44
Range (city/hwy):
589 / 525 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Engine Specifications
Engine Size:
2.5 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD / AWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
Not yet available
Range (city/hwy):
Not yet available
Recommended Fuel Type:
Not yet available
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Internet Radio:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Available
Internet Radio:
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wifi:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Available
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Satellite radio:
Standard
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Standard
Lane Departure Warning:
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist:
Standard
Pedestrian Detection:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Rear Seat Reminder:
Standard
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
37.5 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.2 inches
Rear Leg Room:
40.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Cargo Space:
16.7 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
102.8 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
38.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
34.8 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Cargo Space:
16 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
104.4 cubic feet
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3477 lbs
Width:
73.3 inches
Height:
57.1 inches
Length:
195.7 inches
Wheelbase:
111.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
Not yet available
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
193.3 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
19.0 x 8.5 inches
Wheel Type:
polished aluminum alloy with painted accents
Tire Size:
235/40R19
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Crystal Black Pearl
Blue
Still Night Pearl
Gray
Urban Gray Pearl
Red
Radiant Red Metallic
Silver
Solar Silver Metallic
White
Platinum White Pearl
Exterior Colors
Black
Abyss Black Pearl
Blue
Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl
Gray
Portofino Gray Metallic
Red
Ultimate Red Metallic
Silver
Aero Silver Metallic
White
Serenity White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Dark Gray
