Head-to-head
2026 Genesis G80 vs 2026 Hyundai Sonata
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 96.6 to 81.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on space & cargo and safety.
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2026 Genesis G80
The 2026 Genesis G80 is sold in the U.S. as an electric and gas large sedan with 3 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Electrified G80, is …
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A2026 Hyundai Sonata
The 2026 Hyundai Sonata is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid and gas large sedan with 6 EPA-rated configurations. The most efficient version, the Sonata Hybrid Blue,…
Verdict · default weights
2026 Genesis G80
Clear winThe Genesis G80 wins clearly, 96.6 to 81.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on space & cargo and safety.
Fuel & range 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 41.3
Performance 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 32.9
Tech & comfort 2026 Genesis G80 leads by 20.2
| Category · weight | 2026 Hyundai Sonataoverall 81.2 | 2026 Genesis G80overall 96.6 | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 58.7 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | |||||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 96.9 | 93.6 | |||||||||||||||
NHTSA 5-Star rating, WhichTrim Safety Signal (open recalls by severity), owner complaints, standard driver-assist features (from the press kit, or from what the manufacturer filed with NHTSA where there is none). Open park-outside / do-not-drive advisories cost 25 points. | |||||||||||||||||
| Space & cargow 2 | 100 | 89.3 | |||||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | |||||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 67.1 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | |||||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortw 3 | 79.8 | 100 | |||||||||||||||
Standard (1) and optional (0.5) infotainment, convenience, climate and interior features from the manufacturer's press kit. | |||||||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | |||||||||||||||
| Overall | 81.2 | 96.6 | |||||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 5 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Sonata: base trim SE FWD · Genesis G80: base trim 2.5T AWD. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Change what matters to you →Scores are 0–100 per category from the data on this page. The weights are yours to set.
Where the gap is
the biggest differences, from the scorecard's own numbersWhere the 2026 Genesis G80 wins
- It is rated 96 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
- It costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,300).
- It turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 181.
Where the 2026 Hyundai Sonata answers
- It has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 9 filed with NHTSA).
- It holds 15.6 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1.
What they share
- 5 NHTSA stars.
- A Safety Signal of 94.
- 5 seats.
Ranked by how far apart the two score on each measure, so a price gap and a horsepower gap are compared on the same scale. Every figure is on this page.
Specifications side by side
48 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,450 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | twin turbo |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 4 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,497 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | gdi mpi |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 16-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 300 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 311 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 28 mpg | 20 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 32 mpg | 23 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.195 | 3.909 |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic hybrid |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | 5.5 in |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 57.7 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 197 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | 75.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 119 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.6 cu-ft | 13.1 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 120 cu-ft | 104 cu-ft |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40 in | 40.9 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | 38.2 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 42.2 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | 38.7 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,232 lbs | 4,431 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,232 lbs | 4,211 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,453 lbs | 5,346 lbs |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Multi-link |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-and-Pinion | Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 18 ft | 19.1 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | 345 mm |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | ventilated disc |
| Parking brake type | Electronic (Button) | Electronic |
| Rear brake diameter | 285 mm | 325 mm |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | solid disc |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 18 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | Aluminum |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | 8 in |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/65 R16 | 245/50R18 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal | 17.2 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | 91 |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Blue Link | Genesis Connected Services |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.1 in | 57.1 in |
Green marks the better value where the direction is unambiguous (more room, more power, lower price). Blank rows are specs the press kit does not publish.
Equipment, feature by feature
207 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 45 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) | — | opt |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning | std | — |
| Surround View Monitor (SVM) | — | opt |
| Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) and Front Passenger (1) | std | — |
| Center Side Airbag (1) | — | std |
| Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist (PCA) – Forward/Side/Reverse | — | opt |
| 2nd Row Side Airbag (2) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Reverse (2 sensors in front and 2 in rear) | — | std |
| Parking Distance Warning (PDW) – Forward/Side/Reverse (2 Sensors in front, 2 in rear, 1 in each corner) | — | opt |
| Safe Exit Warning | std | — |
| Advanced Airbag - Occupant Classification System (OCS) | std | — |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD) | — | std |
| Anti-theft System Integrated with Remote Keyless Entry | — | std |
| Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | — | std |
| Energy Absorbing Front Seats with Anti-whiplash Front Head Restraints | — | std |
| Forward Attention Warning (FAW) | — | std |
| Front and Rear Crumple Zones & 5-MPH Bumpers | — | std |
| Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters | std | — |
| Haptic | — | std |
| Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors and Upper Tether Anchors | — | std |
| Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type) | std | — |
| Remote Smart Parking Assist 2 (RSPA 2) | — | opt |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist 2 (FCA 2) | std | std |
| Smart Cruise Control with Stop & Go | std | std |
| Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) and Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | std | std |
| Driver and Front Passenger Seat-mounted Side-impact (2) | std | std |
| Lane Keeping Assist w/ Road Edge (LKA), and Lane Following Assist 2 (LFA 2) | std | std |
| Rearview Camera with Parking Guidelines | std | std |
| Side Curtain, Roof-mounted (Front + Rear Passengers) (2) | std | std |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | std |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | std | std |
| Driver Knee Airbag (1) | std | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control System (TCS) | std | std |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | std | std |
| High Beam Assist | std | std |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | std |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) with Individual Tire Pressure Indicator | std | std |
Infotainment22 differ · 22 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth Phone Controls | std | — |
| 12.3-inch HD touchscreen AM/FM/MP3 Audio System 6 Speakers, HD Radio, SiriusXM Satellite Radio, Blue Link, smartphone integration and rearview camera | std | — |
| Active Sound Design (ASD) | — | std |
| AM/FM/HD Radio/SiriusXM® Integrated Navigation system with 9 Speakers, 27" High-Definition OLED Display (720p), Wireless Android Auto & Apple CarPlay®, Internal amplifier | — | std |
| Antenna - Shark fin design with SiriusXM reception | std | — |
| Apple CarPlay & Android Auto capability (Wired and Wireless) | std | — |
| Audio Controls (Volume up/down, Mode, Seek) | std | — |
| Auxiliary MP3 input / USB/iPod jacks - Front center stack bin (1) | std | — |
| Bang & Olufsen® premium audio system with Hi-Resolution audio, 18 speakers and 14-channel digital external amplifier: 100W x 14 channel (1400W, Max. Equivalent output) | — | opt |
| Blue Link Gen 2 | std | — |
| Bluetooth® Hands-free Phone System | — | std |
| Genesis Connected Services® Telematics System | — | std |
| HD Radio Technology with multicasting | std | — |
| Over-The-Air Updates | std | — |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Rear USB charge port (X2) | std | — |
| SiriusXM Sat Radio | std | — |
| SiriusXM® Satellite Radio & Antenna | — | std |
| Steering Wheel Controls – Audio, Phone, VR, Custom Button, Cruise, LFA | — | std |
| USB Ports – 2 Front: 1 USB Type-C data/charge + 1 USB Type-C charge-only (27W); 2 Rear: 2 USB Type-C rear (charge-only (27W)) | — | std |
| Wireless Android Auto™ & Apple CarPlay® | — | std |
| Wireless Device Charger - Front | — | opt |
Convenience10 differ · 13 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1) | std | — |
| 12-volt Outlet – 1 Front Console-mounted | — | std |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk | std | — |
| Hands-free Smart Trunk w/ Auto Open | — | std |
| Keys: 2 Proximity Key Fobs | — | std |
| Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user) | std | — |
| Power Door Locks Auto-locking Availability | — | std |
| Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down | std | — |
| Remote Releases - Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
| Power Windows with Auto Down/Up with Pinch Protection | — | std |
| Proximity Key with Push-Button Start | std | std |
| Remote Releases – Hood | std | std |
| Remote Releases – Trunk | std | std |
Climate5 differ · 5 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Touch-type 3-Zone Climate Control (HVAC) | — | std |
| 3-Zone+ Climate Control (with rear controls) | — | opt |
| Auto-defogging Windshield | — | std |
| Cabin Air Filter | std | — |
| Manual Air Conditioning / Heating | std | — |
Seating19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats | std | — |
| Heated Front Seats | — | std |
| Ventilated Front Seats | — | opt |
| Heated Rear Seats | — | std |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if equipped) | — | std |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| Integrated Memory System Power Driver's Seat, Outside Mirrors, Steering Column, HUD (if equipped) | — | std |
| 12-way Power Driver Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| 12-way Power Passenger Seat including 4-way Power Lumbar | — | std |
| 16-way Power Driver Seat including Power Side Bolster & Cushion Extension | — | opt |
| 6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Center Folding Armrest with Dual Cup Holders | — | std |
| Ergo-Motion Driver Seat | — | opt |
| Front Passenger Seat Walk-in Device | — | opt |
| Head Restraints (adjustable) – 3 Locations | — | std |
| Leather Seating Surfaces | — | opt |
| Leatherette Seating Surfaces | — | std |
| Premium Cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| Rear Seat Fixed headrests | std | — |
Interior51 differ · 53 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Heated | — | std |
| 4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster display | std | — |
| HomeLink® Integrated Transceiver (located on inside rearview mirror) | — | std |
| Power Tilt-and-Telescopic With memory (Integrated Memory System) | — | std |
| Aluminum Trim | — | opt |
| Assist Grips (3) | — | std |
| Assist Grips (4) | std | — |
| Auto-dimming Inside Rearview Mirror | — | std |
| Central Dome Light (door activated option) | std | — |
| Cupholders - 2 Front + 2 Rear (center armrest) | std | — |
| Cupholders, Dual Front Center Console-mounted | — | std |
| Door Armrest - Integrated | std | — |
| Door panel bottle holders (4) | std | — |
| Door Pocket Storage Compartments | — | std |
| Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders | std | — |
| Driver & Front Passenger Sunvisors Sliding | — | std |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather (PIO) | opt | — |
| Front Map Lights - Regular | std | — |
| Front Overhead Map LED Lights | — | std |
| Front Overhead Pin Lights | — | std |
| Glossy Black Trim | — | std |
| Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Glove Compartment LED Light | — | std |
| Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light | std | — |
| Integrated OLED Cluster Display | — | std |
| Interior Door Handles - Body Color | std | — |
| Leather-wrapped Steering Wheel | — | std |
| Leatherette Door Panel Inserts | — | std |
| Leatherette-wrapped Dashboard | — | std |
| Liquid Chrome Interior Accents | std | — |
| Locking Glove Compartment | — | std |
| Outside Temperature Display | — | std |
| Real Wood Trim | — | opt |
| Rear Coat Hangers (2) | — | std |
| Rear Overhead LED Lights | — | std |
| Roof Trim – Cloth | — | std |
| Rubber Covered Gas & Brake Pedals | std | — |
| Seatback Pockets (passenger side) | std | — |
| Shift Lever Rotary Dial-type | — | std |
| Stainless Steel Door Sill Plates (Front & Rear) | — | std |
| Steering Wheel - Cruise Controls | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Tilt & Telescopic | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Urethane | std | — |
| Trunk Lid Liner | std | — |
| Trunk Space LED Light | — | std |
| Illuminated Driver & Front Passenger Vanity Mirrors | — | std |
| Rearview Mirror Manual Day/Night | std | — |
| Floor Mats Carpeted | — | std |
| Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & extensions | std | — |
| Trip Computer (avg. fuel economy, avg. speed, range to empty, trip timer, trip distance) | — | std |
| Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic | std | — |
| Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box | std | std |
| Floor Covering Premium Cut-pile Carpeting | std | std |
Exterior28 differ · 31 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Panoramic Sunroof Power Tilt-and-Slide with One Touch Open / Close | — | opt |
| LED Headlights (Projector-Type) | std | — |
| Power-Folding | — | std |
| 16 x 6.5J Aluminum Alloy wheels w/ 205/65 R16 tires | std | — |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | — | std |
| Auto-dimming Side Mirrors | — | std |
| Automatic Headlights | — | std |
| Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | std |
| Dark Chrome Exterior Trim (Grille Insert, Bumper Garnish, Window Trim, Lower Side Rocker, Trunk Lid Molding) | — | opt |
| Door Handles - Bodycolor/Chrome | std | — |
| Exhaust Dual | — | std |
| Front Windshield wiper - variable intermittent, speed sensitive | std | — |
| Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels | std | — |
| Heated with Timer | — | std |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | std |
| LED Outside Mirror Turn Signal Indicators | — | std |
| Micro Lens Array (MLA) Full LED Headlights | — | std |
| Outside Mirror Approach Lights With 'GENESIS' Logo | — | std |
| Rain-sensing Wipers | — | std |
| Rear Exhaust - Hidden | std | — |
| Solar Control Glass | std | — |
| Sport Front Bumper Fascia | std | — |
| Sport Rear Diffuser | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Window Surround / DLO Molding - Chrome | std | — |
| Automatic Light Control | std | — |
| LED Center High Mount Stop Lamp (CHMSL) | — | std |
| Spare Tire Compact / Location: Inside Under Trunk Floor | — | std |
| Acoustic Laminated Glass (Noise Reducing) Front Windshield & Front Side Windows | std | std |
| LED Taillights | std | std |
| Rear Window Defroster, Electronic with Timer | std | std |
Powertrain9 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| All Wheel Drive | — | std |
| 2.5L 16-Valve DOHC Turbo (2,497 cc) Inline 4 Cylinder GDI + MPI | — | std |
| Horsepower (Automatic Transmission) – 300 @ 5,800 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| Paddle Shifters | — | std |
| Shift-By-Cable (Console Mounted) | std | — |
| Shift-by-Wire | — | std |
| Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder (2,497 cc) - 191 hp @ 6100 rpm / 181 lb. ft. @4000 | std | — |
| Smartstream 8-speed electronic automatic w/OD lock-up torque converter | std | — |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) 311 @ 1,650-4,000 RPM (Premium Fuel) | — | std |
| Drive Mode Select – Eco, Comfort, Sport, My | std | std |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | std |
Chassis8 differ · 8 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Electronically Controlled Suspension w/ Road Preview | — | opt |
| Front Ventilated disc brakes 12.0" (SE/SEL Sport / Hybrid) / 13.6" (N Line) | std | — |
| MacPherson Strut front suspension w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | std | — |
| Motor-Driven Power Steering - Column-mounted | std | — |
| Multi-link rear suspension w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | std | — |
| Rack-mounted Motor-driven Power Steering (R-MDPS) | — | std |
| Rear Solid disc brakes 11.2" (SE/SEL Sport / Hybrid) / 12.8" (N Line) | std | — |
| Variable Gear Ratio | — | std |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Sonata
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★☆ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 6 · 2 crashes · 0 fires
Most complained about Unspecified (3), Forward Collision Avoidance (2), Tires (1)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Genesis G80
Safety Signal 94 A
NHTSA overall ★★★★★
Frontal / side / rollover ★★★★★ / ★★★★★ / ★★★★★
Recalls 1
Owner complaints 9 · 2 crashes · 1 fires
Most complained about Service Brakes (4), Forward Collision Avoidance (4), Unspecified (2)
Top recalls
- moderate Electrical System 26V019000 · 83,877 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Genesis G802.5T AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,450 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $27,450 – $38,250 7 trims | — 3 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | BEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Sonata Hybrid Blue | Electrified G80 |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 51 | 96 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300 | $800 |
| EV range | — | 300 mi |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Hyundai Sonata or the 2026 Genesis G80?
The Genesis G80 wins clearly, 96.6 to 81.2, on fuel & range, performance, tech & comfort. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on space & cargo and safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Genesis G80 scores 96.6 and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata 81.2. The weights are yours to change — move what you care about and the verdict recalculates on the page.
Which has the better safety record, the 2026 Hyundai Sonata or the 2026 Genesis G80?
2026 Hyundai Sonata: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. 2026 Genesis G80: 5 NHTSA stars, grade A, 1 recall. Crash ratings come from NHTSA's own tests; the grade is WhichTrim's read of the recall record, and the two can disagree.
What are the biggest differences between the 2026 Hyundai Sonata and the 2026 Genesis G80?
Where the 2026 Genesis G80 wins: it is rated 96 combined against 51 (EPA mpg or MPGe), costs $500 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($800 against $1,300), and turns out 311 lb-ft of torque against 181. Where the 2026 Hyundai Sonata answers: it has drawn fewer owner complaints (6 against 9 filed with NHTSA) and holds 15.6 cu ft behind the second row against 13.1. What they share: 5 NHTSA stars, a Safety Signal of 94, and 5 seats.