Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Avalon
Overview | |
Years produced1989-Present | Years produced1995-2022 |
MSRP$26,900 | MSRP$36,125 |
Listings9543 | Listings1789 |
Ratings & Reviews | |
User Reviews | User Reviews |
Expert reviews9.0 out of 10 | Expert reviews6.0 out of 10 |
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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 SummaryThe 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. | |
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Popular Features & Specs | |
Engine | Engine2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Drive Train | Drive TrainAWD |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Horsepower | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Engine | |
Engine Name2.5L 191 hp I4 | Engine Name2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | Torque185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower191 hp @ 6100 rpm | Horsepower205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
DrivetrainFWD | DrivetrainAWD |
Fuel Economy | |
MPG City | MPG City25 |
MPG Highway | MPG Highway34 |
Interior | |
Seating Capacity5 | Seating Capacity5 |
Key Features | |
Navigation SystemStandard | Navigation System |
Safety | |
Front Crash Overall4 | Front Crash Overall4 |
Side Crash Overall5 | Side Crash Overall5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | |
Cargo Space16.0 cu ft | Cargo Space16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight3232 lbs | Curb Weight3580 lbs |
Height56.9 in | Height56.7 in |
Length193.3 in | Length195.9 in |
Width73.2 in | Width72.8 in |
Wheelbase111.8 in | Wheelbase113.0 in |
Maximum Payload1162 lbs | Maximum Payload940 lbs |
Number of doors4 | Number of doors4 |
Overview | ||
Years produced | 1989-Present | 1995-2022 |
MSRP | $26,900 | $36,125 |
Listings | ||
Ratings & Reviews | ||
User reviews | ||
Expert reviews | 9.0 out of 10Read full review | 6.0 out of 10Read full review |
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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. | The 2021 Toyota Avalon serves a simple function. It bridges the price gap between the Toyota Camry and the Lexus ES. In fact, the Avalon and the Lexus are essentially the same cars, the latter offering a greater degree of refinement and a more appealing design. Otherwise, there isn’t a reason for the Avalon to exist in a world gone mad for SUVs. And that’s especially true when a certified pre-owned Lexus ES that’s just a year or two old costs less than the new Toyota. |
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Popular Features & Specs | ||
Engine | 2.5L 205 hp I4 | |
Drive Train | AWD | |
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Horsepower | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm | |
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Engine | ||
Engine Name | 2.5L 191 hp I4 | 2.5L 205 hp I4 |
Torque | 181 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 185 lb-ft @ 5000 rpm |
Horsepower | 191 hp @ 6100 rpm | 205 hp @ 6600 rpm |
Drivetrain | FWD | AWD |
Fuel Economy | ||
MPG City | 25 | |
MPG Highway | 34 | |
Interior | ||
Seating Capacity | 5 | 5 |
Key Features | ||
Navigation System | Standard | |
Safety | ||
Front Crash Overall | 4 | 4 |
Side Crash Overall | 5 | 5 |
Dimensions & Capacity | ||
Cargo Space | 16.0 cu ft | 16.1 cu ft |
Curb Weight | 3232 lbs | 3580 lbs |
Height | 56.9 in | 56.7 in |
Length | 193.3 in | 195.9 in |
Width | 73.2 in | 72.8 in |
Wheelbase | 111.8 in | 113.0 in |
Maximum Payload | 1162 lbs | 940 lbs |
Number of doors | 4 | 4 |
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