Hyundai Sonata is a five-seat midsize vehicle in the Sedan category. For the 2020 model year, there are four trim-lines to choose from EPA-estimated annual regular gasoline expense is $1,800 to $1,850, which over the course of five years will save you $1,500 in extra fuel spending. It has a 5-stars overall crash safety rating by NHTSA.
2020 Sonata has a relatively long wheelbase ( 111.8 in) and a wider body structure compared to vehicles of similar length and class. It is relatively heavier, too, with curb weight of 3120 - 3336 lbs.
2020 Sonata seats five adults. It has class-leading first-row passenger room on only two measurements - legs and head - and larger than average room for first-row passengers on shoulders and hips. When it comes to second-row passenger room, Sonata ia a class-leader on only one measurement - head - and has a larger than average room for second-row passengers on shoulders and hips. Trunk volume is the larger than average among its peers with 16 cu. ft.
Trim | 2020 Sonata SE | 2020 Sonata SEL | 2020 Sonata SEL Plus | 2020 Sonata Limited |
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Starging MSRP | $23,600 | $25,700 | $27,650 | $33,500 |
Engine | 2.5 L/152 | 2.5 L/152 | 1.6 L/98 | 1.6 L/98 |
HP | 191 hp | 191 hp | 180 hp | 180 hp |
Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
City | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 - 28 MPG | 27 MPG | 27 MPG |
Highway | 37 - 38 MPG | 37 - 38 MPG | 36 MPG | 36 MPG |
Combined | 31 - 32 MPG | 31 - 32 MPG | 31 MPG | 31 MPG |
Annual Fuel Cost | $1,800 - $1,850 | $1,800 - $1,850 | $1,850 | $1,850 |
2020 Sonata Sedan comes in four trim levels, with an average price that is $1,323 less compared to its rivals. With a heavier body, and on average less powerful engine, Sonata has higher-than-average combined fuel economy of 31.5 mpg.
2020 Sonata Sedan has a 5-star NHTSA overall crash safety rating, like all of its peers. Furthermore, it has higher than average ratings for all three crash tests: Front, Side, and Side Plole. Customers have filed seventy-six complaints, which is more than the average for its rivals. There are also three recalls issued by Hyundai, which by itself is a relatively high number.