Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid vs. Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid 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 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid.
When comparing the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency, resale value and interior volume. The Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2019 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid ranges from $13,967 to $22,996 while a used 2019 Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid is priced between $16,026 to $24,650.
Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid loses 40.3 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid loses 45.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid retains 5.2 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid.
Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid’s base engine makes 139 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid base engine makes 202 horsepower. The IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 52 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 622 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 Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid 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 IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid, a hybrid compact car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more rear leg room and cargo space. The Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid, a hybrid midsize car, has the advantage in the areas of front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room and rear shoulder room.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,350
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$25,594
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$22,400 - $33,520
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$33,400
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$29,836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,320 - $35,620
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$18,836
Price Range:
$13,967 - $22,996
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$19,881
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
$16,631 - $22,498
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
44,810
# Good or Great Deals:
2
Used Car Pricing
Avg Used Car Price:
$20,511
Price Range:
$16,026 - $24,650
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$20,505
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$17,022 - $24,005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
13
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
53,333
# Good or Great Deals:
3
Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
7.6 / 10
Reliability:
7.2 / 10
Retained Value:
8.0 / 10
Safety:
Not available
Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
Not available
Reliability:
Not available
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
Not available
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
7.3
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
6 - 8.5
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
iSeeCars Reliability Insights for Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
6.7
Typical Category Remaining Life Expectancy:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.7
Category Remaining Life Expectancy Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
5.2 - 7.9
Chance of Reaching 200k Miles for a New Car:
0.8%
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
2.2
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Compact Cars)
1.3 - 21.2
Expected 30-year Lifetime Recalls
Expected Lifetime Recalls:
1.3
Typical Category Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 12.8
Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
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21 out of / 25Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
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16 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Hatchback
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai IONIQ Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, Limited
Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid Trim Levels
Base, Limited
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):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
Not yet available
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
Not yet available
2024 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):
0.042 hp per pound
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:
1.6 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
53 / 52 / 52
Range (city/hwy):
633 / 622 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
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
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
Power Lift Gate:
N/A
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Standard/Optional Features
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Heated Seats
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Paddle Shifters:
N/A
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Satellite radio:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
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
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Quad Seats:
N/A
Roof Rack:
N/A
Trailer Hitch:
N/A
Wifi:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
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
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
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
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Interior Dimensions
Front Head Room:
39.1 inches
Front Leg Room:
42.2 inches
Front Shoulder Room:
56.1 inches
Rear Head Room:
37.4 inches
Rear Leg Room:
35.7 inches
Rear Shoulder Room:
55 inches
Cargo Space:
23 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
119.2 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:
3318 lbs
Width:
71.7 inches
Height:
56.9 inches
Length:
176 inches
Wheelbase:
106.3 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.3 inches
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:
16.0 x 6.5 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
205/55R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Black Noir Pearl
Blue
Intense Blue
Gray
Summit Gray
Silver
Symphony Air Silver
White
Ceramic White
Exterior Colors
Black
Nocturne Black
Blue
Skyline Blue Pearl
Gray
Hampton Gray / Metropolis Gray
Silver
Not available
White
Hyper White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Black
Charcoal Black
Gray
Not available
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Black
Not available
Gray
Gray
