2019 Honda Accord vs 2019 Hyundai Sonata

2019 Honda Accord

2019 Hyundai Sonata

Select style

EX Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Accord Hybrid EX Sedan	48	48	$26,726	$29,220
Accord Hybrid EX-L Sedan	48	48	$29,006	$31,720
Accord Hybrid Sedan	48	48	$23,169	$25,320
Accord Hybrid Touring Sedan	48	48	$31,989	$34,990
Accord Sedan EX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$25,267	$27,620
Accord Sedan EX-L 1.5T CVT	30	38	$27,547	$30,120
Accord Sedan EX-L 2.0T Automatic	23	34	$29,371	$32,120
Accord Sedan LX 1.5T CVT	30	38	$21,710	$23,720
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T CVT	29	35	$23,953	$26,180
Accord Sedan Sport 1.5T Manual	26	35	$23,953	$26,180
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$28,085	$30,710
Accord Sedan Sport 2.0T Manual	22	32	$28,085	$30,710
Accord Sedan Touring 2.0T Automatic	22	32	$32,865	$35,950

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Eco 1.6T

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata Eco 1.6T	28	37	$22,034	$23,000
Sonata Limited 2.0T	23	32	$30,408	$32,250
Sonata Limited 2.4L	25	33	$26,316	$27,850
Sonata SE 2.4L	26	35	$21,706	$22,650
Sonata SEL 2.4L	25	33	$23,013	$24,300
Sonata Sport 2.4L	25	33	$23,805	$25,150
Sonata Hybrid Limited 2.0L	39	44	$29,367	$31,300
Sonata Hybrid SE 2.0L	40	46	$24,490	$25,750
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid 2.0L	N/A	N/A	$31,810	$33,400
Sonata Plug-In Hybrid Limited 2.0L	N/A	N/A	$37,074	$39,000

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,726

$22,034

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$29,220

$23,000

Monthly Payment Estimate

$487 / month

$383 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

7.0

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6.5

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2019 Honda Accord sedan should be on any four-door shopper’s list—sedan, crossover, or otherwise.

The 2019 Hyundai Sonata aims squarely for value-minded shoppers who want a long warranty, and hits a bullseye.

TCC Likes

Good value among rivals
Handsome exterior
Frugal powertrain options

More stylish than before
Relaxing, comfortable ride quality
Flexible engines

TCC Dislikes

Top trims have just a little too much chrome
1.5-liter turbo-4 can feel breathless
6-speed manual feels like an afterthought

Light on personality
Sport isn’t all that sporty
Limited customization options

Fuel Economy

City

48 mpg

28 mpg

Highway

48 mpg

37 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Interior Dimensions

Front Head Room (in)

37.5

40.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

45.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

58.3

57.9

Front Hip Room (in)

55.3

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

Second Leg Room (in)

40.4

35.6

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.5

Second Hip Room (in)

56.1

Passenger Volume (ft³)

102.7

106.1

Passenger Capacity

Exterior Dimensions

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

73.3

73.4

Length, Overall (in)

192.2

191.1

Wheelbase (in)

111.4

110.4

Height, Overall (in)

57.1

58.1

Track Width, Front (in)

63.5

Track Width, Rear (in)

63.4

63.8

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.8

5.3

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.7

16.3

Brakes

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

11.2

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.5

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

12.8

18.5

Steering

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

38.1

35.6

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Rear Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/65HR16

Front Tire Size

P225/50VR17

P205/65HR16

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3373

3247

Wheels

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7.5

16 X 6.5

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas/Electric I-4

Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4

Displacement

2.0 L/122

1.6 L/97

Fuel System

Sequential MPI

Gasoline Direct Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

212 @ 6200

178 @ 5500

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

129 @ 3500

195 @ 1500

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Reverse Ratio (:1)

8.40

5.30

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.45 - 2.45

3.93

Trans Description Cont. Again

Trans Description Cont.

CVT w/OD

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Trans Type

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

4.29

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.72

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.88

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.82

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

2.04

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.32

Summary

Body Style

Sedan

Vehicle Name

Honda Accord Hybrid

Hyundai Sonata

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)