Hyundai SONATA Hybrid vs. Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid
iSeeCars' unbiased and data-driven comparison of the Hyundai SONATA 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 SONATA Hybrid and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid.
When comparing the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has the advantage in the areas of typical lower range of pricing for one- to five-year-old used cars, and fuel efficiency and resale value. The Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid has the advantage in the area of base engine power. The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid and Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid have the same interior volume. Based on this comparison of the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid's and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid's specifications and ratings, the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid is a better car than the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid.
Pricing: A used 2019 Hyundai SONATA Hybrid ranges from $13,995 to $23,019 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 SONATA Hybrid loses 45.1 percent of its value and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid loses 45.5 percent of its value. This means the Hyundai SONATA Hybrid retains 0.4 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 SONATA Hybrid’s base engine makes 193 horsepower, and the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid base engine makes 202 horsepower. The SONATA Hybrid is rated to deliver an average of 42 miles per gallon, with a highway range of 731 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 SONATA Hybrid the fuel efficiency and maximum range advantage over the Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid. The SONATA Hybrid uses regular unleaded, and the SONATA Plug-in Hybrid uses electricity, regular unleaded.
Passenger Space Comparison: The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid and Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid are comparable in regards to interior volume, front head room, front shoulder room, front leg room, rear head room, rear shoulder room and rear leg room.
Safety Ratings: The Hyundai SONATA Hybrid has an average safety rating of 5 out of 5 Stars based on NHTSA's crash test ratings.
New Car Pricing
Asking Price:
-
Starting MSRP:
$25,750
Category Avg Starting MSRP:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$29,836
Category Starting MSRP Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$25,320 - $35,620
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:
$19,012
Price Range:
$13,995 - $23,019
Category Avg Price:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$20,505
Category Avg Price Range:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
$17,022 - $24,005
# Used Cars for Sale Nationally:
25
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,878
# Good or Great Deals:
10
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:
10
Avg Mileage of Used Cars for Sale:
64,675
# Good or Great Deals:
5
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Scores & Rankings
Overall Score:
8.5 / 10
Reliability:
7.9 / 10
Retained Value:
7.7 / 10
Safety:
10.0 / 10
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 SONATA Hybrid
Remaining Life Expectancy (years):
5.2
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%
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 Midsize Cars)
1.8
Category Range for Recalls:
(Hybrid Midsize Cars)
1.2 - 12.8
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 SONATA Hybrid Rankings
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18 out of / 25Hyundai SONATA Plug-in Hybrid Rankings
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16 out of / 25Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Body Styles
Sedan
Available Drivetrain Options
Hybrid
Available Drivetrain Options
Plug-In Hybrid
Hyundai SONATA Hybrid Trim Levels
Limited, SE
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):
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Overall Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Front Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Side Crash Overall Rating:
5 out of 5 Stars
2025 NHTSA Rollover Rating:
4 out of 5 Stars
IIHS Safety Rating:
Not yet available
Safety Ratings
NHTSA Safety Rating (last 5 year average):
Not yet available
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:
193 hp @ 6000 rpm
Torque:
Not yet available
Power-to-Weight Ratio (higher is better):
0.055 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:
2 liters
Engine Configuration:
Inline
Number of Cylinders:
4
Transmission:
Automatic
Standard/Optional Drivetrain Type:
FWD
EPA Fuel Economy
(City/Highway/Combined MPG):
40 / 46 / 42
Range (city/hwy):
636 / 731 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):
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
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Available
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Available
Sunroof/Moonroof:
Available
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Alloy wheels:
Standard
Android Auto:
Standard
Apple CarPlay:
Standard
Bench Seats:
Standard
Bluetooth:
Standard
Keyless Entry:
Standard
Keyless Ignition:
Standard
Power Lift Gate:
Standard
Power outlet:
Standard
Roadside assistance:
Standard
Voice Recognition:
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control:
Available
Cooled/Ventilated Seats:
Available
Heated Seats
Standard
Heated Steering Wheel:
Available
Leather Upholstery:
Available
Navigation System:
Available
Parking Sensors:
Available
Satellite radio:
Standard
Sunroof/Moonroof:
N/A
Wireless Smartphone Charging:
Available
Air Suspension:
N/A
Automatic Parking:
N/A
Captain's seat:
N/A
Front Bench Seats:
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
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
N/A
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
Safety Features
Backup camera:
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring:
Standard
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert:
Standard
Forward Collision Warning:
Available
Lane Departure Warning:
Available
Lane Keeping Assist:
Available
360-Degree Camera:
N/A
Driver Attention Monitoring:
Available
Pedestrian Detection:
N/A
Rear Seat Reminder:
N/A
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:
13.3 cubic feet
Overall Interior Volume:
106.1 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:
3497 lbs
Width:
73.4 inches
Height:
57.9 inches
Length:
191.1 inches
Wheelbase:
110.4 inches
Ground Clearance:
5.1 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:
P205/65R16
Standard Wheel/Tire Information
Wheel Size:
17.0 x 7.0 inches
Wheel Type:
aluminum alloy
Tire Size:
P215/55R17
Exterior Colors
Black
Nocturne Black
Blue
Astral Blue / Skyline Blue Pearl
Gray
Metropolis Gray
Red
Cosmopolitan Red
Silver
Ion Silver
White
Hyper White
Exterior Colors
Black
Nocturne Black
Blue
Skyline Blue Pearl
Gray
Hampton Gray / Metropolis Gray
Red
Not available
Silver
Not available
White
Hyper White
Interior Colors
Beige
Beige
Gray
Gray
Interior Colors
Beige
Not available
Gray
Gray
