2026 Hyundai Sonata vs 2026 Lucid Air
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 78.5 to 72.3, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on safety.
2026 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,…
2026 Lucid Air
The 2026 Lucid Air is sold in the U.S. as a electric large sedan with 8 EPA-rated configurations. Its longest-range version, the Air G Touring XR AWD with19 inc…
2026 Lucid Air
Clear winThe Lucid Air wins clearly, 78.5 to 72.3, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on safety.
| Category · weight | 2026 Lucid Airoverall 78.5 | 2026 Hyundai Sonataoverall 72.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Pricew 4 | no data | no data |
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 39.4 |
| Safetyw 4 | 62.3 | 97 |
| Space & cargow 2 | no data | no data |
| Performancew 2 | no data | no data |
| Tech & comfortw 3 | no data | no data |
| Warrantyw 2 | no data | no data |
| Overall | 78.5 | 72.3 |
Lucid Air: open park-outside / do-not-drive advisory (−25)
Lucid Air: model-level data · Hyundai Sonata: model-level data. Pick a trim in the tool to compare any other trim.
Specifications side by side
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPLucid Air
Top recalls
- criticalElectrical System26V540000 · 27,185 vehicles
- highElectrical System26V193000 · 3,627 vehicles
- highElectrical System25V669000 · 225 vehicles
- minorBack Over Prevention26V017000 · 10,816 vehicles
Hyundai Sonata
Top recalls
- highElectrical System26V047000 · 41,651 vehicles
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Lucid Air | Hyundai Sonata | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | — | — |
| Price range across trims | — | — |
| Powertrains | BEV | HEV, GAS |
| EPA configuration compared | Air Pure RWD with 19 inch wheels | Sonata Hybrid Blue |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 146 | 51 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $500 | $1,200 |
| EV range | 420 mi | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2026 Lucid Air or the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 78.5 to 72.3, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lucid Air scores 78.5 and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata 72.3. 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 Lucid Air or the 2026 Hyundai Sonata?
2026 Lucid Air: 5 NHTSA stars, grade D, 4 recalls. 2026 Hyundai Sonata: 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.