Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata

The Honda Accord starts from $54,250 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Sonata opens at $55,500. That makes the Honda Accord the more affordable entry point by $1,250.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $59,675 and $61,050 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Honda Accord by roughly $5,415 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Honda Accord features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.2-inch digital dash, while the Hyundai Sonata gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Honda Accord stands out with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto that you will not find on the Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Sonata counters with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, panoramic roof, heated front seats and ventilated seats. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Honda Accord gets leather upholstery while the Hyundai Sonata offers suede & nappa leather.

The Honda Accord uses a Hybrid producing 135kW and 335Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.8 seconds.

The Hyundai Sonata responds with a Petrol making 213kW and 422Nm, paired to a 8-speed wet dual-clutch (dct) driving the front wheels.

The Hyundai Sonata has the clear power advantage at 213kW vs 135kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Honda Accord measures 4,975mm long on a 2,830mm wheelbase, 65mm longer than the Hyundai Sonata at 4,910mm (2,840mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Sonata generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 570L in the Honda Accord and 480L in the Hyundai Sonata, giving the Honda Accord a 90L advantage.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,226/year for the Honda Accord and $2,309/year for the Hyundai Sonata. That is a $1,083 annual difference in favour of the Honda Accord.

Estimated annual total: $1,226 (Honda Accord) vs $2,309 (Hyundai Sonata). The Honda Accord saves you roughly $1,083 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 5 years / 999,999km (Honda Accord) vs 7 years / 999,999km (Hyundai Sonata). The Hyundai Sonata has longer coverage. Capped-price servicing: 5yr (Honda Accord)—.