2025 Hyundai Sonata vs 2024 Lexus ES
Overview | |
MSRP$42,040 | MSRP$26,900 |
Listings6 | Listings124 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews | Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 |
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2024 Lexus ES Reviews Summary | |
2025 Hyundai Sonata Reviews SummaryWhile its standout features are its value and safety ratings, in N Line trim the Sonata also offers some emotional appeal. Affordable sports sedans are increasingly rare, and there’s little else in the 2025 Sonata N Line’s segment that gives you this much horsepower for this kind of price. Of course, there is a penalty to pay at the gas pump, but otherwise the N Line delivers. In general, new rear-seat air conditioning vents and improved crash-test ratings boost the 2025 Sonata’s appeal. Verdict: Hyundai refreshed the Sonata in 2024 and improved its safety rating in 2025, keeping it competitive against midsize sedan rivals. All versions offer compelling value and are impressively safe, while the N Line model is pleasantly sporty. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine |
Drive TrainAWD | Drive Train |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower |
MPG City25 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 203 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower203 hp @ 6500 rpm | Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
DrivetrainAWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City25 | MPG City |
MPG Highway34 | MPG Highway |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation System | Navigation SystemStandard |
Sunroof/MoonroofStandard | Sunroof/Moonroof |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space13.9 cu ft | Cargo Space16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight3780 lbs | Curb Weight3232 lbs |
Height57.1 in | Height56.9 in |
Length195.9 in | Length193.3 in |
Width73.4 in | Width73.2 in |
Wheelbase113.0 in | Wheelbase111.8 in |
Maximum Payload905 lbs | Maximum Payload1162 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
MSRP | $42,040 | $26,900 |
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Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
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Summary | While its standout features are its value and safety ratings, in N Line trim the Sonata also offers some emotional appeal. Affordable sports sedans are increasingly rare, and there’s little else in the 2025 Sonata N Line’s segment that gives you this much horsepower for this kind of price. Of course, there is a penalty to pay at the gas pump, but otherwise the N Line delivers. In general, new rear-seat air conditioning vents and improved crash-test ratings boost the 2025 Sonata’s appeal. Verdict: Hyundai refreshed the Sonata in 2024 and improved its safety rating in 2025, keeping it competitive against midsize sedan rivals. All versions offer compelling value and are impressively safe, while the N Line model is pleasantly sporty. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 203 hp I4 | 2.5L 191 hp I4 |
Torque | 184 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
Horsepower | 203 hp @ 6500 rpm | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm |
Drivetrain | AWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Sunroof/Moonroof | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 13.9 cu ft | 16.0 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3780 lbs | 3232 lbs |
Height | 57.1 in | 56.9 in |
Length | 195.9 in | 193.3 in |
Width | 73.4 in | 73.2 in |
Wheelbase | 113.0 in | 111.8 in |
Maximum Payload | 905 lbs | 1162 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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