| 2016 Hyundai Sonata Eco | 2016 Honda Accord | |
| 28 city / 38 hwy mpg * | Fuel Economy (city/hwy) | 27 city / 37 hwy mpg * |
| 185 hp @ 6000 rpm | Torque | 181 ft-lbs |
| Standard | HD radio | Available on other styles |
| 5 yr./ 60000 mi. | Basic Warranty | 3 yr./ 36000 mi. |
| 122.4 cu.ft. | EPA interior volume | 119.0 cu.ft. |
2016 Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord
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One of the most prominent entries in the mid-size sedan category in recent years has been the Hyundai Sonata. It is now one of the more exciting midsize sedans in the market. For the 2016 model year, the Sonata has been able to stamp its supremacy in three key areas against the competition.
Fuel Efficiency
One of them is fuel economy. For the very best gas mileage, go with the Sonata ECO trim, which combines a relatively small 1.6-liter turbocharged inline 4-cylinder engine with a 7-speed EcoShift dual clutch transmission for a yield of 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway*. That’s a combined fuel economy of 33 mpg. On the other hand, the 2016 Honda Accord’s base-level engine—a 2.4-liter I4—falls 1 mpg short, with 27 mpg in city fuel economy and 37 mpg in highway fuel economy*.
Safety
Another area in which the 2016 Hyundai Sonata triumphs over the 2016 Honda Accord is safety. Sure, both sedans are actually excellent in that area. The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) actually awarded both vehicles top-level “2016 Top Safety Pick Plus” designations for scoring the highest possible rating (“Good”) in every portion of the organization’s Crashworthiness Test, as well as scoring the best possible rating (“Superior”) in front crash prevention. However, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has a slightly different outtake. The Sonata received a perfect 5-star rating on the organization’s frontal crash test, while the Accord got a 4-out-of-5 rating on said test. Additionally, the Sonata includes a driver’s knee airbag in its crash safety system; this item is unavailable on the Accord.
Features
Finally, automotive writers in general seem to give the 2016 Hyundai Sonata more praise for the quality of its interior than the 2016 Honda Accord. Most of the acclaim goes to the roominess of the cabin, which is estimated at 106.1 cubic feet to accommodate a seating of five occupants. Also included is 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space, which can be expanded by folding down the rear seats. Standard comfort and convenience features on the Sonata include Hyundai’s Blue Link telematics system, HD Radio, steering wheel-mounted controls, Bluetooth technology for hands-free phone operating and streaming audio tracks, a 7- or 8-inch touchscreen, and Android Auto for controlling your infotainment functions with your smartphone. Upgrading your trim can open you to additions or enhancements like leather seat trim, a navigation system, auto dimming on the rearview mirror, a HomeLink transceiver for remote-controlling garage doors, a nine-speaker 400-watt Infinity system, and front-seat power adjustability and heating capacity.
Ready to confirm the advantages that the 2016 Hyundai Sonata has over the 2016 Honda Accord? Then come on over to our Hyundai dealership in St. Petersburg, Florida, where we have a great selection of vehicles to make your choice from. Give us a call today to speak and meet with one of our expert sales professionals.
* EPA estimated MPG may vary by transmission, trim and individual driving behavior.
