Hyundai Sonata vs Suzuki Fronx

Price and cost per week

Safety Rundown

We hold no ANCAP data for the Hyundai Sonata. With no pair of ratings to compare, the active-safety features in the spec table above are the fairer comparison.

Recalls on our record

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Feature Showdown

The Hyundai Sonata features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Fronx gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Hyundai Sonata stands out with Apple CarPlay, head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Suzuki Fronx. The Suzuki Fronx counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Hyundai Sonata gets suede & nappa leather upholstery while the Suzuki Fronx offers synthetic leather. Climate control is 2-zone in the Hyundai Sonata and 1-zone in the Suzuki Fronx.

Drivetrain

The Hyundai Sonata uses a Petrol producing 213kW and 422Nm of torque, sent through a 8-speed wet dual-clutch (dct) to a FWD layout.

The Suzuki Fronx responds with a Petrol making 75.8kW and 137Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Hyundai Sonata has the clear power advantage at 213kW vs 75.8kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

Space & Comfort

The Hyundai Sonata measures 4,910mm long on a 2,840mm wheelbase, 915mm longer than the Suzuki Fronx at 3,995mm (2,520mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Sonata generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 480L in the Hyundai Sonata and 304L in the Suzuki Fronx, giving the Hyundai Sonata a 176L advantage.

Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Suzuki Fronx's turning circle is 0.6 m tighter, 10.4 m against 11.0 m kerb to kerb. The street estimate is indicative, worked from the published turning circles.

Cost to own

At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Hyundai Sonata costs about $2,309 a year (8.1 L/100km) and fuel for the Suzuki Fronx about $1,397 a year (4.9 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $912 a year less for the Suzuki Fronx.

Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Sonata) and 5 years / Unlimited (Suzuki Fronx). Capped-price servicing: no data (Hyundai Sonata), 5 years (Suzuki Fronx).

Where each one leads

The Hyundai Sonata: more power (213kW against 75.8kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 304L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).

The Suzuki Fronx: lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,397 a year against $2,309).

The Verdict

Suzuki Fronx scores higher, 71 vs 67

The Suzuki Fronx scores 71 to the Hyundai Sonata's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 1 of the 4 spec rows that separate them. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Suzuki Fronx ahead by 29 points), performance (Hyundai Sonata ahead by 27 points), value (Suzuki Fronx ahead by 17 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Suzuki Fronx costs about $912 less (4.9 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 480L in the Hyundai Sonata, 304L in the Suzuki Fronx. Warranty: 7 years on the Hyundai Sonata, 5 on the Suzuki Fronx.

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