Honda Accord engine produces 12 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, but torque is 4 NM less than Hyundai Sonata.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.8
7.6
Honda Accord consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Honda Accord could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
56 litres
60 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
710 km in combined cycle
780 km in combined cycle
830 km on highway
920 km on highway
Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Honda Accord engine could be longer.
Engine production duration:
12 years
14 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Honda CR-V, Honda Civic
Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.88 m
4.90 m
Width:
1.86 m
1.86 m
Height:
1.45 m
1.47 m
Both cars are similar in size. Honda Accord is 2 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, width is practically the same , while the height of Honda Accord is 2 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
473 litres
453 litres
Even though the car is shorter, Honda Accord has 20 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Sonata may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers.
Turning diameter:
12 meters
10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Honda Accord is 1.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Honda Accord can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
