2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Whether it’s for your daily commute or your family’s transportation, buying the right ride is important. With today’s gas prices, it’s smart to look for a hybrid that will reward you at the pump.

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid takes on the 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid to prove it can be just as stylish, high tech and fun. Which one is right for you?

1. Family-friendly Spaciousness

   With a bigger passenger volume, the 2023 Sonata Hybrid takes off. It has nearly five cubic feet more in overall space. That’s lots of headroom on both rows, surpassing the Camry. When it comes to legroom, the second row has more space in the Camry.

   

   With a bigger trunk, the Sonata Hybrid again pulls ahead of the Camry. Still, either one is quite sizable for a midsize sedan. Plus, the rear seat can fold if an owner needs to pack extra long items.

2. Packed Dashboard

   These days we need our dashboard to pack a lot of technologies. These two hybrids certainly have the stuff you’d expect in a modern car. Saving space, there’s push button start and an electronic parking brake. Providing instant data, there’s a 4.2-inch driver display.

   The 7-inch Toyota touchscreen is an inch smaller than the Hyundai display audio screen. However, both have Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

   

   The Toyota Camry has more standard speakers and a driver’s power chair. However, the Sonata Hybrid maintains its lead with a few extras of its own, especially on the top trims. Drivers will love having paddle shifters and HD radio on the standard ride.

   On the highest Hyundai trim, the large navigation touchscreen gains a partner, an even larger digital instrument panel. Toyotas have a 7-inch driver display and a 9-speaker JBL audio choice for the top trim. For outstanding music quality, the Hyundai offers a 12-speaker Bose audio choice.

3. Commuting Made Easy

   Today’s shopper wants to know if their new car is loaded with the things that help drivers stay out of trouble. Both hybrids have their version of cruise control. Dynamic Radar cruise control is on the Toyota.

   On the Hyundai, it’s called Smart Cruise Control. These systems stop and go with the traffic. More advanced, the Hyundai system coordinates SCC with the navigation system. This interface allows it to regulate wheelspin going into curves.

   

   In addition, these two offer a healthy list of standard driver aids. However, there is some variation in what is offered on the base trims. This makes it important for drivers to look closely at the fine print when deciding what to buy.

4. Low Fuel Costs

   Hybrid sedans greatly reduce your costs. According to the Department of Energy fuel calculator, these two hybrids are saving more than $4,000 over five years. The Sonata Hybrid Blue only needs $1,000 in fuel over one year.

   Sonata Hybrids earn 50 mpg in the city and 54 mpg on the highway. Toyota Camry Hybrids earn 51 mpg city and 53 mpg highway. For both models that’s 52 mpg combined.

   Higher trims of these two hybrid sedans reduce fuel economy but they are still very efficient. d they still save about $3500 over five years.

5. Long Driving Range

   This type of efficiency allows these hybrid sedans to go 686 miles on a tank of gas. Higher trims of either sedan can go 607 miles on one tank of gas, according to the DOE fuel calculator.

   That’s one of the longest driving ranges available. It certainly beats regular gas-powered vehicles, and it outdoes any EV when it comes to electric range.

   Plus, there’s no problem with power. Sonata Hybrids average 192 horsepower while the Toyotas claim a bit higher 208 horsepower. Either way, these are competitive rides.

6. Pricing and Final Comparison

   The Camry Hybrid price is $28,355, making it just a bit more than the Sonata Hybrid price at $28,250 MSRP. Prices then fluctuate as you look at four higher trims for the Camry Hybrid and two more trims for the Sonata Hybrid.

   With such similar price points, it comes down to what matters most to you. The two are virtually tied on fuel efficiency and will save you similar amounts at the pump. The Camry Hybrid has a bit more horsepower while the Sonata Hybrid has more passenger space and a bigger trunk.

   Going strictly by the numbers, the Sonata Hybrid also has an advantage when it comes to infotainment screen sizes, initial infotainment features, and basic driver assistance.

Conclusion

When it comes down to it, the 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid may be the best value for the money. Check it out at your North Scottsdale Hyundai dealer.

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