Hyundai SONATA vs. Hyundai VELOSTER N

iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA and Hyundai VELOSTER N 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 SONATA and the Hyundai VELOSTER N.

When we compare the Hyundai SONATA's and the Hyundai VELOSTER N's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency. The Hyundai VELOSTER N has the advantage in the areas of resale value, interior volume and base engine power. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA's and the Hyundai VELOSTER N's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai VELOSTER N is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA.

Pricing: A used 2022 Hyundai SONATA ranges from $18,787 to $28,994 while a used 2022 Hyundai VELOSTER N is priced between $25,797 to $31,998.

Resale/Retained Value: Looking at the 5-year depreciation rate for both models, the Hyundai SONATA loses 41.4 percent of its value and the Hyundai VELOSTER N loses 28 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai VELOSTER N retains 13.4 percentage points more of its value and has the advantage of higher resale value versus the Hyundai SONATA.

Engine Power and Fuel Efficiency Comparison: For engine performance, the Hyundai SONATA’s base engine makes 191 horsepower, and the Hyundai VELOSTER N base engine makes 275 horsepower. The SONATA is rated to deliver an average of 31 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 548 miles. The VELOSTER N is rated to deliver an average of 25 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 370 miles. This gives the Hyundai SONATA the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai VELOSTER N. The SONATA uses regular unleaded, and the VELOSTER N uses premium unleaded.

Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai VELOSTER N, a sports car, has the advantage of offering more interior volume, reflected in more cargo space. The Hyundai SONATA, a 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 rear leg room.

Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.