Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Genesis
Overview | |
Years produced1989-Present | Years produced2009-2016 |
MSRP$26,900 | MSRP$38,000 |
Listings905 | Listings37 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews |
Pros
Cons
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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. | |
Reviews Summary | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine3.8L 311 hp V6 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainRWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower311 hp @ 6000 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name3.8L 311 hp V6 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque293 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower311 hp @ 6000 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainRWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City18 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway29 |
Interior | |
Leather Seats | Leather SeatsStandard |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation SystemStandard |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight3232 lbs | Curb Weight4138 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height58.3 in |
Length193.3 in | Length196.5 in |
Width73.2 in | Width74.4 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase118.5 in |
Maximum Payload1162 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1989-Present | 2009-2016 |
MSRP | $26,900 | $38,000 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | |
Pros & cons | Pros
Cons
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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 | 3.8L 311 hp V6 | |
Drive Train | RWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 311 hp @ 6000 rpm | |
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 3.8L 311 hp V6 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 293 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 311 hp @ 6000 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | RWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 18 | |
MPG Highway | 29 | |
Interior | ||
Leather Seats | Standard | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | Standard |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 15.3 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3232 lbs | 4138 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.3 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 196.5 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 74.4 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 118.5 in |
Maximum Payload | 1162 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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