Summary
vs. The Competition
The 2017 Hyundai Sonata is currently rated #7 out of 10 overall in its category, beaten by the 2017 Ford Fusion for Midsize Cars.
It's a bad car overall compared to others in the same category.
Its MPG lose against competitors.
Competitors
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Honda Accord?
The Sonata costs $855.00 less than the Accord. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated it is losing in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Toyota Camry?
The Sonata costs $1,470.00 less than the Camry. Based on a comparison of the attributes, people rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Chevrolet Malibu?
The Sonata costs $80.00 less than the Malibu. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Kia Optima?
The Sonata costs $600.00 less than the Optima. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated it is winning in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Ford Fusion?
The Sonata costs $1,010.00 less than the Fusion. From comparing their attributes, our survey rated both as tied in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Mazda6?
The Sonata costs $345.00 less than the Mazda6. After a comparison of the two based on their attributes, our voters rated both as tied in a head to head match up.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Nissan Altima?
The Sonata costs $900.00 less than the Altima. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Subaru Legacy?
The Sonata costs $395.00 less than the Legacy. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
Which is better: Hyundai Sonata or Volkswagen Passat?
The Sonata costs $840.00 less than the Passat. You have a chance to be the first to compare the two against each other.
2017 Hyundai Sonata Specs & Details
Is This Car Good?
Overall Rating
Best Attribute
MPG
Worst Attribute
Car and Driver Overall Rating
| Rating | Feature | Value | Analysis |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSRP | $21,600.00 | Good with 4.5 stars based on ratings | |
| MPG | 28 city / 36 highway city / highway | Good with 5 stars based on ratings | |
| Drivetrain | FWD | Bad with 0 stars based on ratings | |
| Horsepower | 178 to 245hp | Bad with 1 stars based on ratings | |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 18.5 galgal | Good with 5 stars based on ratings | |
| Seating Capacity | 5. Rear seats for taller adults cramped | Bad with 0 stars based on ratings | |
| Car and Driver Overall Rating | 4/5 | Bad with 0 stars based on rating | |
| Motor Trend Overall Rating | 3.5/5 | Bad with 2 stars based on ratings | |
| Driver/Passenger Interior |  | Bad with 1 stars based on ratings |