Hyundai Sonata vs the field
Every head-to-head WhichTrim has scored for the Sonata: 12 comparisons against 8 rivals across the 2025–2027 model years, each on price, fuel, safety, space, performance, tech and warranty from EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer data — the weights yours to change on any of them.
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By rival
8 rivals · verdicts at default weightsHonda AccordSonata leads 2–0
Kia K5Sonata leads 2–0
Dodge ChargerCharger leads 2–0
Audi A6 e-tronA6 e-tron leads 1–0
Audi A8Sonata leads 1–0
Audi S6 e-tronS6 e-tron leads 1–0
Genesis G80G80 leads 1–0
Clear win 6+ points · Edge 2–6 · Toss-up under 2. Open any pair for the scorecard, the biggest gaps in words and the sliders.
Where the Sonata wins and loses
12 scored head-to-headsThe Sonata leads on safety in 7 of 12; it trails on fuel & range in 8 of 12. Category scores are 0–100 from the data on each pair page; a lead here means the Sonata scored higher in that category, whatever the weights.
| Category | Sonata leads | Trails | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel & range | 4 of 12 | 8 | 0 |
| Safety | 7 of 12 | 1 | 4 |
Common questions about the Hyundai Sonata head-to-heads
Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kitsWhich is better, the Hyundai Sonata or the Honda Accord?
The Hyundai Sonata edges it, 98.1 to 94.3, on fuel & range, safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Hyundai Sonata comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Honda Accord vs 2026 Hyundai Sonata). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Sonata or the Kia K5?
The Hyundai Sonata wins clearly, 100 to 81.9, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Hyundai Sonata comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Sonata vs 2027 Kia K5). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Sonata or the Dodge Charger?
The Dodge Charger wins clearly, 98.3 to 87.1, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Dodge Charger comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Dodge Charger vs 2027 Hyundai Sonata). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Sonata or the Lucid Air?
The Lucid Air wins clearly, 78.5 to 71.1, on fuel & range. The Hyundai Sonata is ahead on safety. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2026 Lucid Air comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2026 Lucid Air vs 2026 Hyundai Sonata). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Which is better, the Hyundai Sonata or the Audi A6 e-tron?
The Audi A6 e-tron wins clearly, 100 to 77.2, on fuel & range. On WhichTrim's default weights the 2027 Audi A6 e-tron comes out ahead in the newest scored pairing (2027 Hyundai Sonata vs 2027 Audi A6 e-tron). Open the full comparison to change the weights.
Where does the Hyundai Sonata win and lose against its rivals?
The Sonata leads on safety in 7 of 12; it trails on fuel & range in 8 of 12. Every count comes from the category scores on the pair pages linked above, which use EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press-kit data.
How does WhichTrim decide which vehicle wins?
Each of seven categories — price, fuel and range, safety, space and cargo, performance, tech and comfort, warranty — is scored 0–100 from the data on the page. Relative measures give 100 to the better vehicle and a proportional share to the other; NHTSA stars and the Safety Signal use their own scales. The overall score is the weighted mean at the default weights (price 4, safety 4, fuel 3, tech 3, space 2, performance 2, warranty 2). A margin of 6 points or more is a clear win, 2 to 6 an edge, under 2 a toss-up. Every pair page has sliders to set your own weights.