Hyundai ELANTRA Limited vs. Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited and Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue 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 Hyundai ELANTRA Limited and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue.
When comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited 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 resale value. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue has the advantage in the areas of fuel efficiency, reliability, interior volume, overall quality score and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue is a better car than the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited.
Pricing: A used 2023 Hyundai ELANTRA Limited ranges from $21,266 to $26,998 while a used 2023 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue is priced between $23,403 to $30,418. For a new model, the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited's price is between $25,068 and $28,734, with the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue priced between $26,499 and $30,559.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited loses 33.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue loses 45.1 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited retains 11.6 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue.
Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 8.3 out of 10 while the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's quality rating is 8.5 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 21 out of 43 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid being ranked 3 out of 11 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars.
Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 7.8 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.9 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai ELANTRA.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue base engine makes 192 horsepower. The Limited is rated to deliver an average of 34 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 496 miles. The Blue is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 713 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited. Both models use regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space. The Hyundai ELANTRA Limited, a compact car, has the advantage in the area of rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA Limited, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.64 out of 5 Stars.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$25,068 - $28,734
Starting MSRP:
$26,800
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)
$25,502
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,245 - $44,740
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
$26,499 - $30,559
Starting MSRP:
$28,450
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$30,200
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,450 - $32,350
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$23,895
Price Range:
$21,266 - $26,998
Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)
$27,642
Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)
$17,037 - $46,048
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
153
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
22,827
# Good or Great Deals:
48
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$26,457
Price Range:
$23,403 - $30,418
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$32,816
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$28,922 - $39,025
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
47
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
18,079
# Good or Great Deals:
9
Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.3 / 10
Reliability:
7.8 / 10
Retained Value:
8.4 / 10
Safety:
8.6 / 10
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA Limited
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.2
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)
10
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)
9.1 - 12.6
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
6.8%
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Blue
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
9.3
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
11.8
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
9.2 - 11.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
4.5
Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
3.4
Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)
1.5 - 22.8
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.9
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
4.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.8 - 10.6
Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings
Ranking
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21 out of / 43Ranking
26 out of / 43Ranking
28 out of / 43Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Rankings
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1 out of / 11Ranking
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3 out of / 11Ranking
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4 out of / 11Ranking
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18 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Gasoline
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Other Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels
N Line, SE, SEL
Other Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, SEL
Warranty Information
Warranty, Bumper-to-Bumper:
5 years / 60000 miles
Warranty, Powertrain:
10 years / 100000 miles
Warranty, Roadside Assistance:
5 years
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):
4.64 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 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
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
147 hp @ 6200 rpm
Torque:
132 foot-lbs @ 4500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.054 hp per pound
Base Drivetrain Specs
Horsepower:
192 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.058 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):
30 / 40 / 34
Range (city/hwy):
372 / 496 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
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):
50 / 54 / 52
Range (city/hwy):
660 / 713 miles
Recommended Fuel Type:
Regular Unleaded
Standard/Optional Features
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Standard
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
Standard
Navigation System:
Standard
Parking Sensors:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Standard
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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
N/A
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Leather Upholstery:
N/A
Navigation System:
N/A
Parking Sensors:
N/A
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
N/A
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
N/A
Heated Steering Wheel:
N/A
Internet Radio:
N/A
Massage Seats:
N/A
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
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:
38.7 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.3 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.5 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.3 inches
Rear Leg Room:
38 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55.6 inches
Cargo Space:
14.2 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
99.4 cubic feet
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
40 inches
Front Leg Room:
46.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
57.9 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 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:
2725 lbs
Width:
71.9 inches
Height:
55.7 inches
Length:
184.1 inches
Wheelbase:
107.1 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight:
3325 lbs
Width:
73.2 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
192.9 inches
Wheelbase:
111.8 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
225/45R17
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P205/65R16
Exterior Colors
Black
Not available
Blue
Not available
Gray
Not available
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Not available
Exterior Colors
Black
Nocturne Black / Onyx Black Pearl
Blue
Carbon Blue Pearl
Gray
Hampton Gray Metallic / Portofino Gray Metallic
Red
Ultimate Red Pearl
Silver
Curated Silver Metallic
White
Hyper White Pearl / Serenity White Pearl
Interior Colors
Black
Not available
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Black
Black
Gray
Dark Gray
