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Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid vs. Hyundai SONATA Hybrid

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

When comparing the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of resale value and interior volume. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid loses 43.2 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid loses 48.7 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid retains 5.5 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid base engine makes 192 horsepower.

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

Safety Ratings: When comparing crash test ratings from NHTSA, both the Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid and the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid have the same average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars.

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New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

-

Starting MSRP:

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

29338

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

24575 - 33775

New Car Pricing

Asking Price:

30367 - 40153

Starting MSRP:

29050

Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29025

Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

29000 - 29050

Used Car Pricing

Avg Used Car Price:

Price Range:

-

Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

34477

Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

34477 - 34477

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Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:

# Good or Great Deals:

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Price Range:

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Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid Scores & Rankings

Overall Score:

Not available

Reliability:

Not available

Retained Value:

8.3 / 10

Safety:

8.0 / 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 Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

13.0

Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)

10.4 - 15.7

Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:

iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Hybrid

Remaining Life Expectancy (years):

8.8

Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)

11.6

Category Remaining 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:

Typical Category Recalls:

N/A

Category Range for Recalls:

N/A

Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls

Expected Lifetime Recalls:

Typical Category Recalls:

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Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid Rankings

Best Hybrid Small Cars for Tall People

1 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Legroom

1 / 10

Most Comfortable Hybrid Small Cars

1 / 10

Best Hybrid Cars for Tall People

2 / 25

Most Comfortable Hybrid Cars

2 / 25

Most Affordable Hybrid Cars

2 / 15

Most Affordable Hybrid Small Cars

2 / 7

Best Gas Mileage Hybrid Cars

5 / 25

Hybrid Small Cars with the Most Horsepower

7 / 10

Hybrid Small Cars with Best Resale Value

8 / 10

Hybrid Cars with the Most Legroom

10 / 25

Hybrid Cars with Best Resale Value

13 / 25

Safest Hybrid Cars

18 / 25

Hybrid Cars with the Most Horsepower

22 / 25

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

Hybrid

Available Drivetrain Options

Hybrid

Hyundai ELANTRA Hybrid Trim Levels

Limited

Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels

Blue, 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):

5 out of 5 Stars

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

Safety Ratings

NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):

5 out of 5 Stars

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:

139 hp @ 5700 rpm

Torque:

195 foot-lbs @ 4000 rpm

Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):

0.045 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:

Not yet available

Engine Configuration:

Not yet available

Number of Cylinders:

Not yet available

Transmission:

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):


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

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Standard

Heated Seats

Standard

Keyless Entry:

Standard

Keyless Ignition:

Standard

Leather Upholstery:

Standard

Navigation System:

Standard

Power Lift Gate:

Standard

Power outlet:

Standard

Roadside assistance:

Standard

Satellite radio:

Standard

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Standard

Voice Recognition:

Standard

Wifi:

Standard

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Standard

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

N/A

Captain's seat:

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

Parking Sensors:

N/A

Quad Seats:

N/A

Roof Rack:

N/A

Trailer Hitch:

N/A

Standard/Optional Features

Adaptive Cruise Control:

Available

Alloy wheels:

Available

Android Auto:

Available

Apple CarPlay:

Available

Bench Seats:

Available

Bluetooth:

Available

Cooled/Ventilated Seats:

Available

Heated Seats

Available

Keyless Entry:

Available

Keyless Ignition:

Available

Leather Upholstery:

Available

Navigation System:

Available

Power Lift Gate:

Available

Power outlet:

Available

Roadside assistance:

Available

Satellite radio:

Available

Sunroof/Moonroof:

Available

Voice Recognition:

Available

Wifi:

N/A

Wireless Smartphone Charging:

Available

Air Suspension:

N/A

Automatic Parking:

Available

Captain's seat:

N/A

Front Bench Seats:

N/A

Heated Steering Wheel:

Available

Internet Radio:

N/A

Massage Seats:

N/A

Paddle Shifters:

Available

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:

Available

Blind Spot Monitoring:

Available

Driver Attention Monitoring:

Available

Forward Collision Warning:

Available

Lane Departure Warning:

Available

Lane Keeping Assist:

Available

Pedestrian Detection:

Available

Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:

Available

Rear Seat Reminder:

Available

360-Degree Camera:

Available

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:

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:

3069 lbs

Width:

71.9 inches

Height:

55.7 inches

Length:

185.4 inches

Wheelbase:

107.1 inches

Ground Clearance:

5.5 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:

17.0 x 7.0 inches

Wheel Type:

aluminum alloy

Tire Size:

P225/45R17

Standard Wheel/Tire Information

Wheel Size:

Not yet available

Wheel Type:

Not yet available

Tire Size:

Not yet available

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

Light Gray / Sage Gray

Interior Colors

Black

Black

Gray

Dark Gray

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