Hyundai Sonata vs Chevrolet Impala
Overview | |
Years produced1989-Present | Years produced1958-1985 |
MSRP$26,900 | MSRP$27,060 |
Listings9543 | Listings2947 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews7.0 out of 10 |
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 aside from the Kia K5 GT and Subaru Legacy Sport, 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 and while gas models aren’t very fuel-efficient, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fares better in this respect. 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 SummaryHas the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainFWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainFWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City22 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway31 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall5 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight3232 lbs | Curb Weight3730 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height58.9 in |
Length193.3 in | Length201.3 in |
Width73.2 in | Width84.2 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase111.7 in |
Maximum Payload1162 lbs | Maximum Payload |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1989-Present | 1958-1985 |
MSRP | $26,900 | $27,060 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 7.0 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 aside from the Kia K5 GT and Subaru Legacy Sport, 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 and while gas models aren’t very fuel-efficient, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fares better in this respect. 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. | Has the world moved beyond the full-size family sedan? The answer might be yes. Considering that a Chevrolet Impala provides just a few inches of extra space here and a few cubic feet of additional trunk room there, but at a cost in terms of purchase price and fuel economy, it's hard to justify a big car’s existence. Yet, the Impala exists, and within its segment, it is absolutely worthy of consideration. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 196 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | FWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm | |
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 196 hp I4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 186 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 196 hp @ 6300 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 22 | |
MPG Highway | 31 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 5 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 18.8 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3232 lbs | 3730 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 58.9 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 201.3 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 84.2 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 111.7 in |
Maximum Payload | 1162 lbs | |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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