When
you're looking at the available sedans in Hyundai's lineup, you may be
asking yourself what the difference is between the Sonata and Elantra. At Selma Hyundai, we want to show drivers in the Fresno, Clovis, and Visalia areas the difference between what these vehicles have to offer.
Read more to get an in-depth look at what makes these two sedans so unique.
Sonata vs Elantra: Powertrain Options
Inside both of these sedans you will find a powerful standard engine that offers a great balance of power and fuel efficiency. However, these two vehicles strive for very different aspects in their design that shoppers investigating these models should be aware of.
First off, the Sonata is a midsize sedan with a standard 2.4L 4-cylinder engine with 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque. You'll be able to achieve a maximum fuel efficiency of an EPA-estimated 26 city MPG and 35 highway MPG using this engine.
On the side of the Elantra,
we find a smaller 2.0L 4-cylinder engine with 147 horsepower and 132
lb-ft of torque. However, this engine offers more fuel efficiency with a
maximum fuel economy of an EPA-estimated 29 city MPG and 38 highway
MPG.
These sedans also offer a secondary engine option with the Sonata offering a faster engine and the Elantra offering a turbocharged eco-engine. If it's speed you're in the market for, the Sonata has more to offer. Drivers in search of a vehicle well suited to conserving gas though, will want to look to the Elantra.
Compact Design
Both of these vehicles are built to be sleek and low profile to make for easy navigation in traffic. For exterior length the Sonata sits at 191.1 inches, while the Elantra is 181.9 inches long. Drivers who want to be able to navigate tight parking spots may want to look at the Elantra.
On the other hand, the Sonata offers a trunk volume of 16.3 cubic feet while the Elantra offers 14.4 cubic feet in the trunk. While the Elantra is a nice and compact vehicle, the Sonata is great for families and people who need plenty of space to store what they need in the back.
Safety Technology
Here
is where we see many similarities, you'll find great safety features
inside both of these vehicles that will help give you peace of mind.
There are features like a Blind-Spot Collision Warning System that
detects cars to your sides inside both of these sedans.
That being said, the Sonata does offer some nice little touches like available headlights with Dynamic Bending Light technology. This feature will move your lights towards where your steering to help give you a clearer view of where you're turning.
Sonata vs Elantra: Which Sedan Suits You?
No matter which sedan you choose, both the Sonata and the Elantra offer plenty of great features. At Selma Hyundai, we want to help drivers in the Fresno, Clovis, and Visalia areas find the right Hyundai sedan for them.
If you're interested in trying out either the Sonata or Elantra, schedule a test drive with us online or over the phone today!
