Head-to-head
2027 Audi A8 vs 2027 Hyundai Sonata
The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 93.1 to 72.4, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Audi A8 is ahead on performance.
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2027 Audi A8
The 2027 Audi A8 is sold in the U.S. as a hybrid large sedan. The most efficient version, the A8 quattro, is EPA-rated at 22 mpg combined. NHTSA lists no recall…
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A*2027 Hyundai Sonata
The 2027 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
2027 Hyundai Sonata
Clear winThe Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 93.1 to 72.4, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Audi A8 is ahead on performance.
Fuel & range 2027 Hyundai Sonata leads by 62.5
Safety 2027 Hyundai Sonata leads by 22.3
Performance 2027 Audi A8 leads by 38.2
| Category · weight | 2027 Hyundai Sonataoverall 93.1 | 2027 Audi A8overall 72.4 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricenot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Fuel & rangew 3 | 100 | 37.5 | ||||||||||||
EPA annual fuel cost and combined mpg / MPGe; EV range when both are electric. | ||||||||||||||
| Safetyw 4 | 100 | 77.7 | ||||||||||||
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 | 86.7 | ||||||||||||
Seats, cargo volume behind the 1st and 2nd rows, rear legroom. | ||||||||||||||
| Performancew 2 | 61.8 | 100 | ||||||||||||
Horsepower, torque and horsepower per ton. | ||||||||||||||
| Tech & comfortnot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Warrantynot compared | No data | No data | ||||||||||||
| Overall | 93.1 | 72.4 | ||||||||||||
Trim vs trim · 4 of 7 categories compared
Hyundai Sonata: base trim SE FWD · Audi A8: base trim A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® 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 2027 Hyundai Sonata wins
- It lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 3.
- It costs $2,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $3,750).
- It is rated 51 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe).
Where the 2027 Audi A8 answers
- It turns out 369 lb-ft of torque against 181.
- It makes 335 hp against 191.
What they share
- A Safety Signal of 100.
- 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
51 specs · manufacturer press kits| Spec | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | ||
| Base MSRP (excludes destination) | $27,600 | — |
| Engine Basics | ||
| Aspiration | naturally aspirated | — |
| Cylinder count | 4 | 6 |
| Engine displacement | 2,497 cc | 2,995 cc |
| Engine type (full description) | Smartstream 2.5L GDI + MPI DOHC 16-valve Inline 4-cylinder | Six-Cylinder |
| Fuel injection system | gdi mpi | — |
| Valve configuration | DOHC 16-Valve | DOHC 24-Valve |
| Engine Output | ||
| Horsepower | 191 hp | 335 hp |
| Torque | 181 lb-ft | 369 lb-ft |
| Fuel Economy | ||
| MPG (city) | 26 mpg | 19 mpg |
| MPG (combined) | 31 mpg | 22 mpg |
| MPG (highway) | 38 mpg | 27 mpg |
| Transmission | ||
| Final drive ratio | 3.195 | NA |
| Transmission speeds | 8 | 8 |
| Transmission type | automatic | automatic |
| Dimensions Exterior | ||
| Ground clearance | 5.3 in | — |
| Overall height | 56.9 in | 58.3 in |
| Overall length | 193 in | 210 in |
| Overall width | 73.2 in | 76.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 112 in | 123 in |
| Cargo | ||
| Cargo volume behind 2nd row | 15.6 cu-ft | 12.5 cu-ft |
| Total interior volume | 120 cu-ft | — |
| Seating | ||
| Passenger seating capacity | 5 | 5 |
| Headroom | ||
| Front headroom | 40 in | 38.3 in |
| Second-row headroom | 37.8 in | — |
| Third-row headroom | — | 38.5 in |
| Legroom | ||
| Front legroom | 46.1 in | 41.5 in |
| Second-row legroom | 34.8 in | — |
| Third-row legroom | — | 44.3 in |
| Weights | ||
| Curb weight (maximum) | 3,232 lbs | 4,773 lbs |
| Curb weight (minimum) | 3,232 lbs | 4,773 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating | 4,453 lbs | — |
| Suspension | ||
| Front suspension type | MacPherson Strut | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) |
| Rear suspension type | Multi-link | Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) |
| Steering | ||
| Steering type | Rack-and-Pinion | Electromechanical progressive steering system and Dynamic steering available |
| Turning radius (curb-to-curb) | 35.9 ft | 42.3 ft |
| Brakes | ||
| Front brake diameter | 305 mm | — |
| Front brake type | ventilated disc | — |
| Parking brake type | Electronic (Button) | Electro-mechanical |
| Rear brake diameter | 285 mm | — |
| Rear brake type | solid disc | — |
| Wheels | ||
| Wheel diameter | 16 in | 20 in |
| Wheel material | alloy | — |
| Wheel width | 6.5 in | — |
| Tires | ||
| Tire size | 205/65 R16 | 265/40 R20 |
| Fuel System | ||
| Fuel tank capacity | 15.9 gal | 21.7 gal |
| Minimum recommended octane | 87 | — |
| Connected Services | ||
| Connected services brand | Blue Link | — |
| Shoulder Room | ||
| Front shoulder room | 57.9 in | 59.1 in |
| Second-row shoulder room | 56.1 in | — |
| Third-row shoulder room | — | 57.6 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
117 features · differences first, then sharedSafety27 differ · 29 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Pedestrian, Cyclist Detection | std | — |
| Smart Cruise Control w/ Start/Stop | std | — |
| Blind-Spot Collision Warning (BSW) with Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA) | std | — |
| Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) with Junction Turning | std | — |
| Advanced Airbags - Driver (1) / Front Passenger (1) | std | — |
| Driver and Front Passenger Side-impact (4) | std | — |
| Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Lane Follow Assist (LFA) | std | — |
| Rearview Monitor | std | — |
| Side Air Curtains (front & rear passengers) (2) | std | — |
| Driver Attention Warning (DAW) | std | — |
| Safe Exit Warning | std | — |
| Advanced Airbags - Occupant Classification System (OCS) | std | — |
| Anti-theft System integrated with Remote Keyless Entry System and Panic | std | — |
| Automatic High Beam Assist | std | — |
| Brake Assist (ESC-equipped models) | std | — |
| Driver's Knee airbag (1) | std | — |
| Electro-mechanical Parking Brake | — | std |
| Emergency Internal Trunk Release (Bright Yellow) | std | — |
| Energy-absorbing Steering Column | std | — |
| Front and Rear Seatbelt Pretensioners and Force Limiters | std | — |
| Height Adjustable Front-seat Shoulder Belt Anchors | std | — |
| LATCH Lower Anchors (2 rear) and Upper Tether (3 rear) Anchors | std | — |
| Rear Occupant Alert (Door logic Type) | std | — |
| Traction Control System (TCS) | std | — |
| Vehicle Stability Management (VSM) | std | — |
| Immobilizer | std | — |
| Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) w/ individual tire indicator | std | — |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | std | std |
| Standard Electronic Stability Control (ESC) | std | std |
Infotainment11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® 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 | — |
| 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 | — |
| Blue Link Gen 2 | std | — |
| HD Radio Technology with multicasting | std | — |
| Over-The-Air Updates | std | — |
| Rear USB charge port (X2) | std | — |
| SiriusXM Sat Radio | std | — |
Convenience6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Hands-free Smart Trunk | std | — |
| Proximity Key Entry w/ Push Button Start | std | — |
| 12-volt Outlet - Front Console (1) | std | — |
| Power Door Locks (auto-lock function can be enabled by user) | std | — |
| Power Windows - Driver Auto Up/Down | std | — |
| Remote Releases - Hood / Trunk / Fuel Filler Door | std | — |
Climate2 differ · 2 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Cabin Air Filter | std | — |
| Manual Air Conditioning / Heating | std | — |
Seating6 differ · 6 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 60/40 Split Fold-Down Rear Seats | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable driver's seat | std | — |
| 6-way manual adjustable front passenger seat | std | — |
| Premium Cloth seating surfaces | std | — |
| Rear Seat Fixed headrests | std | — |
| Seatback Pockets (passenger side) | std | — |
Interior24 differ · 24 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| 4.2-inch LCD instrument cluster display | std | — |
| Assist Grips (4) | std | — |
| Central Dome Light (door activated option) | std | — |
| Cupholders - 2 Front + 2 Rear (center armrest) | std | — |
| Door Armrest - Integrated | std | — |
| Door panel bottle holders (4) | std | — |
| Door Pockets - Small map w/ bottle holders | std | — |
| Door Sill Scuff Plates - Plastic | std | — |
| Front Map Lights - Regular | std | — |
| Glove Compartment | std | — |
| Glove Compartment Light, Cargo Area Light | std | — |
| Illuminated Ignition Key Cylinder Surround | std | — |
| Liquid Chrome Interior Accents | std | — |
| Pedals - Rubber Covered Gas & Brake | std | — |
| Roof Trim - Cloth | std | — |
| Steering Wheel - Urethane | std | — |
| Trunk Lid Liner | std | — |
| Front Center Console Fixed Armrest Storage Box | std | — |
| Rearview Mirror - Manual Day/Night | std | — |
| Tilt & Telescopic steering wheel | std | — |
| Floor Mats - Carpeted or All-weather | opt | — |
| Sunvisors w/ Illuminated Vanity Mirrors & sliding function | std | — |
| Trip Odometer | std | — |
| Floor Covering - Full Cut-pile Carpeting | std | — |
Exterior19 differ · 19 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlights (Projector-Type) | std | — |
| 16 x 6.5J Aluminum Alloy wheels w/ 205/65 R16 tires | std | — |
| 20" 10-parallel-spoke-design wheels with 265/40 R20 all-season tires (Standard) | — | std |
| 21" 10-Y-spoke-design, matte neodymium gold finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires (Available) | — | opt |
| 21" 10-Y-spoke-evo-design, bicolor finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires (Available) | — | opt |
| 21" 5-double-spoke-star-S-design, anthracite-black finish wheels with 265/35 R21 all-season tires (Available) | — | opt |
| Acoustic film windshield | std | — |
| Door Handles - Bodycolor/Chrome | std | — |
| Front Windshield wipers - variable intermittent, speed sensitive | std | — |
| Gloss Black Side Rocker Panels | std | — |
| LED Rear Combi (Taillight LED Only) | std | — |
| Rear Exhaust - Hidden (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); Twin Tip Dual (N Line) | std | — |
| Solar Control Glass | std | — |
| Sport Front Bumper Fascia | std | — |
| Sport Rear Diffuser | std | — |
| Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) | std | — |
| Window Surround / DLO Molding - Chrome (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); Glossy Black (N Line) | std | — |
| Automatic Light Control | std | — |
| Rear Window Defroster, electronic w/ timer | std | — |
Powertrain11 differ · 11 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| quattro® all-wheel drive | — | std |
| Drive Configuration FWD | std | — |
| 24-valve DOHC with Audi valvelift system and variable valve timing | — | std |
| Drive mode select | std | — |
| Eight-speed Tiptronic® automatic transmission with shift-by-wire technology and quattro® all-wheel drive with center differential | — | std |
| Idle Stop & Go (ISG) | std | — |
| Shift Control - Shift-By-Cable (Console Mounted) | std | — |
| shift-by-wire technology | — | std |
| Six-Cylinder (Type) | — | 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 | — |
Chassis9 differ · 9 listed
| Feature | Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD |
|---|---|---|
| Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) - Front Suspension | — | std |
| Audi adaptive air suspension (comfort) (five-link front and rear) - Rear Suspension | — | std |
| Electromechanical progressive steering system and Dynamic steering available | — | std |
| Electronic Parking Brake w/ Automatic Vehicle Hold | std | — |
| Front Brakes: Ventilated disc 12.0" (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); 13.6" (N Line) | std | — |
| Front Suspension: MacPherson Strut w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | std | — |
| Motor-Driven Power Steering - Column-mounted (MDPS) | std | — |
| Rear Brakes: Solid disc 11.2" (SE/SEL Sport/Hybrid); 12.8" (N Line) | std | — |
| Rear Suspension: Multi-link w/ Stabilizer Bar and Gas Shock Absorber | std | — |
Highlighted rows are where the two differ. Wording is the manufacturer's own.
Safety record
NHTSA recalls, complaints, NCAPHyundai Sonata
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Audi A8
Safety Signal 100 A
NHTSA overall —
Frontal / side / rollover — / — / —
Recalls 0
Owner complaints —
Top recalls
No recalls on file.
Ownership
EPA, manufacturer warranty| Hyundai SonataSE FWD | Audi A8A8 L 55 TFSI quattro® AWD | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $27,600 (base trim) | — (base trim) |
| Price range across trims | $27,600 – $38,500 7 trims | — 2 trims |
| Powertrains | HEV, GAS | HEV |
| EPA configuration compared | Sonata Hybrid Blue | A8 quattro |
| Combined mpg / MPGe | 51 | 22 |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $1,300 | $3,750 |
| EV range | — | — |
| Basic warranty | — | — |
| Powertrain warranty | — | — |
| Roadside assistance | — | — |
Common questions
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the 2027 Hyundai Sonata or the 2027 Audi A8?
The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 93.1 to 72.4, on fuel & range, safety, space & cargo. The Audi A8 is ahead on performance. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Sonata scores 93.1 and the 2027 Audi A8 72.4. 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 2027 Hyundai Sonata or the 2027 Audi A8?
2027 Hyundai Sonata: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 2027 Audi A8: no NHTSA rating yet, grade A, 0 recalls. 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 2027 Hyundai Sonata and the 2027 Audi A8?
Where the 2027 Hyundai Sonata wins: it lists 28 standard driver-assist features against 3, costs $2,450 a year less to fuel on the EPA's estimate ($1,300 against $3,750), and is rated 51 combined against 22 (EPA mpg or MPGe). Where the 2027 Audi A8 answers: it turns out 369 lb-ft of torque against 181 and makes 335 hp against 191. What they share: a Safety Signal of 100 and 5 seats.