2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima - Front Left Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima - Rear Right Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima - Dashboard Comparison
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. 2014 Nissan Maxima - Side Comparison2014 Nissan Maxima
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What is the main difference between Sonata Plug-in Hybrid and Maxima?
Two Sedans with some similarities, but otherwise different in most aspects such as the horsepower, fuel economy, model year, market segment, and starting price. First of all, there is a notable difference in the starting price of the 2014 Nissan Maxima, which is $3,310 less than the base MSRP of the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid, which is two model years newer. Also, the 2014 Maxima has a more powerful engine and gets 18 mpg less than the 2016 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. Among similarities are the body structure, ground shadow size, height, and maximum occupancy.
Specification Comparison
Safety Rating
Safety Rating
Trim
Trim
Configuration
Configuration
- 2.0 L, Auto, FWD
- 3.5 L, Auto, FWD
MSRP
MSRP
$34,600
$31,290
Engine
Engine
2.0L Inline-4 + Electric Motor
3.5L V-6
Horsepower
Horsepower
202 hp
290 hp
Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
0-60 MPH
0-60 MPH
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-
City MPG
City MPG
99 MPGe
19 MPG
Highway MPG
Highway MPG
98 MPGe
26 MPG
Combined MPG
Combined MPG
99 MPGe
22 MPG
Width
Width
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Width W/O Mirrors
Width W/O Mirrors
73.4 in
73.2 in
Length
Length
191.1 in
190.6 in
Height
Height
57.9 in
57.8 in
Wheelbase
Wheelbase
110.4 in
109.3 in
Ground Shadow
Ground Shadow
97.4 ft2
96.9 ft2
Seats
Seats
5
5
First Row Head Room
First Row Head Room
40.4 in
38.5 in
First Row Leg Room
First Row Leg Room
45.5 in
43.8 in
First Row Leg Shoulder
First Row Leg Shoulder
57.9 in
56.3 in
Second Row Head Room
Second Row Head Room
38.0 in
36.4 in
Second Row Leg Room
Second Row Leg Room
35.6 in
34.6 in
Second Row Leg Shoulder
Second Row Leg Shoulder
56.5 in
55.1 in
Costs
2016 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
2014 Nissan Maxima
Annual Fuel Cost
Annual Fuel Cost
$1,400
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Mininum Monthly Lease
Mininum Monthly Lease
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Lease Due
Lease Due
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Cost To Lease
Cost To Lease
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