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Hyundai ELANTRA vs. Hyundai SONATA Hybrid

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA and Hyundai SONATA 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 Hyundai ELANTRA and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

In comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA has the advantage in the areas of new vehicle base pricing, typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, reliability, resale value, interior volume and overall quality score. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Pricing: A used 2025 Hyundai ELANTRA ranges from $19,455 to $26,949 while a used 2025 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is priced between $25,918 to $39,155. For a new model, the Hyundai ELANTRA's price is between $22,559 and $28,651, with the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid priced between $31,066 and $39,954.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA loses 40.6 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA retains 8.1 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Quality Rating: The iSeeCars Overall Quality rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 8.2 out of 10 while the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's quality rating is 7.7 out of 10. This results in the Hyundai ELANTRA being ranked 12 out of 37 Best Small Cars and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid being ranked 6 out of 9 Best Hybrid Midsize Cars.

Reliability Rating: iSeeCars’ Reliability Rating for the Hyundai ELANTRA is 7.5 out of 10. For the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid the reliability rating is 7.2 out of 10. This gives the Hyundai ELANTRA a slight advantage in reliability compared to the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA’s base engine makes 147 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid base engine makes 192 horsepower.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai ELANTRA, a compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more front head room and rear leg room. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room, and cargo space.

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has higher safety ratings than the Hyundai ELANTRA, with an average rating of 5 out of 5 Stars compared to 4.81 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

22559 - 28651

Starting MSRP:

22025

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Compact Cars)

28470

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Compact Cars)

21590 - 47100

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

31066 - 39954

Starting MSRP:

31250

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

31202

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

28700 - 33655

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

22661

Price Range:

19455 - 26949

Category Avg Price:
(Compact Cars)

30314

Category Avg Price Range:
(Compact Cars)

22070 - 52316

# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:

Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

32989

Price Range:

25918 - 39155

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:

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

9115

Depreciation %:

0.41384261

Resale Value $:

12910

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Compact Cars)

0.3979908

Category Depreciation Range:
(Compact Cars)

0.31796157 - 0.42854561

5-year Depreciation

Depreciation $:

Depreciation %:

Resale Value $:

Typical Category Depreciation %:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.4101461

Category Depreciation Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

0.4101461 - 0.4101461

Hyundai ELANTRA Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

8.2 / 10

Reliability:

7.5 / 10

Retained Value:

8.4 / 10

Safety:

8.8 / 10

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

7.7 / 10

Reliability:

7.2 / 10

Retained Value:

7.9 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 10



iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai ELANTRA

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

10.1

Typical Category Life Expectancy:
(Compact Cars)

12.4

Category Life Expectancy Range:
(Compact Cars)

8.8 - 16.2

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

0.09

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid

Avg Life Expectancy (years):

8.8

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:

0.037



Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.4832701543182303

Typical Category Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

2.6

Category Range for Recalls:
(Compact Cars)

1.8 - 28.7

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

2.2012616258098308

Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

2.8

Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

2.2 - 6.6

Hyundai ELANTRA Rankings

Small Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 37

Best Small Cars for Tall People

2 / 37

Most Comfortable Small Cars

5 / 37

Best Small Cars Under $25k

5 / 13

Most Reliable Small Cars Under $25k

6 / 13

Best Small Cars for Teens

6 / 6

Safest Small Cars

7 / 37

Best Small Cars for the Money

7 / 22

Most Affordable Small Cars

7 / 22

Best Small Cars

12 / 37

Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

12 / 37

Best Gas Mileage Small Cars

14 / 37

Most Reliable Small Cars

15 / 37

Small Cars with Best Resale Value

26 / 37

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Rankings

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

1 / 25

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars for Tall People

1 / 9

Most Comfortable Hybrid Midsize Cars

1 / 9

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $35k

2 / 3

Most Reliable Hybrid Midsize Cars Under $35k

2 / 3

Best Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars Under $35k

3 / 6

Most Affordable Hybrid Midsize Cars

3 / 4

Best Family Hybrid Midsize Cars

4 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with Best Resale Value

5 / 9

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Legroom

5 / 9

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

6 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars for the Money

6 / 15

Best Hybrid Midsize Cars

6 / 9

Best Family Hybrid Cars

7 / 25

Hybrid Midsize Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 9

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

8 / 15

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

9 / 25

Best Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Most Reliable Hybrid Cars

11 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

13 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

18 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

18 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

19 / 25

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Body Styles

Sedan

Available Drivetrain Options

Gasoline

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Hyundai ELANTRA Trim Levels

Limited, N Line, SE, SEL Convenience, SEL Sport

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):

4.81 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):

0.056 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):


Not yet available

Range (city/hwy):

Not yet available

Recommended Fuel Type:

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):


44 / 51 / 47

Range (city/hwy):

581 / 673 miles

Recommended Fuel Type:

Regular Unleaded

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Paddle Shifters:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

Available

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

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

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Alloy wheels:

Standard

Android Auto:

Standard

Apple CarPlay:

Standard

Bench Seats:

Standard

Bluetooth:

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Standard

Paddle Shifters:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Panoramic Sunroof/Moonroof

N/A

Parking Sensors:

Available

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

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:

Available

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room:

40.6 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:

113.6 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:

2725 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

185.4 inches

Wheelbase:

107.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.3 inches

Exterior Dimensions

Curb Weight:

3439 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:

15.0 x 6.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

195/65R15

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P215/55R17

Exterior Colors

Black

Abyss Black Pearl

Blue

Intense Blue Pearl

Gray

Amazon Gray Pearl / Ecotronic Gray Pearl / Fluid Metal Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Pearl

White

Serenity White Pearl

Silver

Not available

Exterior Colors

Black

Abyss Black Pearl

Blue

Carbon Blue Pearl / Transmission Blue Pearl

Gray

Portofino Gray Metallic

Red

Ultimate Red Metallic

White

Serenity White Pearl

Silver

Aero Silver Metallic

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

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