Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Yaris Cross
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular cars compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 67
Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Data checked: specs 31 Aug 2026, price 14 Nov 2026
Hyundai Sonata
25 of 27 standard · no option data · 2 no dataFrom
$57,000
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- Sedan
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine
- Petrol
- Power
- 213kW
- Economy
- 8.1 L/100km
- Safety
- No data
- Boot (seats up)
- 480L
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Toyota Yaris Cross
11 of 27 standard · no option data · 4 not offered · 12 no dataFrom
$31,790
RRP, before on-road costs
- Body
- SUV
- Fuel type
- Hybrid
- Engine
- 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid
- Power
- 85kW
- Economy
- 3.8 L/100km
- Safety
- ANCAP ★5 · 2021
- Boot (seats up)
- 390L
Top CarSorted Score, 77 vs 67
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$57,000RRP
- no option data for this car
$31,790RRP
- cannot be matched: Head-Up Display, LED Headlights, Satellite Navigation and 1 more not offered
Printed option prices only. A pack is counted once and makes the figure a floor when it carries no printed price. Nothing is inferred from the other car.
Price and cost per week
Hyundai Sonata N Line
$57,000
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 8 Oct 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $240 a week in repayments ($57,000 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
Toyota Yaris Cross GX Hybrid 2WD
$31,790
RRP, before on-road costs. Checked 14 Nov 2026
No published drive-away price on our record.
About $124 a week in repayments ($31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a.). An estimate, not a loan offer.
The Toyota Yaris Cross starts $25,210 lower on RRP.
On-road costs (stamp duty, registration, CTP and dealer delivery) depend on your state and the dealer; ask for a written drive-away price before you sign.
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Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$124/wk(≈$537/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Yaris Cross at $31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai SonataDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
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.
Driver assistance, as the manufacturer lists it
Driver assistance, system by system. We can confirm 7 of 10 key systems on the Hyundai Sonata and 5 on the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Swipe across. Tap a feature to see what it does and each car's source.
StandardOptional: printed price, +pack or NCO (no-cost)No, not offeredNo dataCounts beside each car use the same colours; ? is no option data.
From each manufacturer's Australian equipment list. No data means that car's document does not say. The drawings are our own illustrations of how each kind of system works.
Recalls on our record
Hyundai Sonata
- REC-006589 · published 20 Apr 2026Due to a software issue, the Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) may fail to illuminate the visual vehicle speed, fuel level and other critical safety information.Year range on the notice: 2025
- REC-005607 · published 24 Jan 2023Due to a programming issue, the “fail-safe” driving mode may not respond as intended when certain transmission faults are detected.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2022
- REC-005043 · published 19 Jan 2022Due to a software issue with the Smart Junction Box (SJB) the turn signal may activate in the opposite direction from what the driver intended.Year range on the notice: 2014 - 2016
- 4 more on the model page.
Toyota Yaris Cross
- REC-005068 · published 10 Mar 2022The vehicle's front radar sensor which supports certain driver assistance features, including the Pre-Collision System (PCS) may not have been calibrated during vehicle manufacture.Year range on the notice: 2020 - 2021
- REC-001317 · published 19 Jan 2021A sharp edge in the rear centre seat belt anchor bracket may damage the seatbelt webbing for that seat during a collision.Year range on the notice: 2020
A recall covers the builds its notice lists, not every car of a model. Check your VIN at vehiclerecalls.gov.au.
Feature Showdown
The Hyundai Sonata features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 12.3-inch digital dash, while the Toyota Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. 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, power tailgate, Bose audio and ambient lighting — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross 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 Toyota Yaris Cross offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Hyundai Sonata and 1-zone in the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Equipment few rivals have, on either carShowHide
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 Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.
The Hyundai Sonata has the clear power advantage at 213kW vs 85kW. 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, 730mm longer than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Hyundai Sonata generally means more rear legroom.
Boot space is 480L in the Hyundai Sonata and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Hyundai Sonata a 90L advantage.
Neither U-turns in one sweep on a 7 m local street (both need a three-point turn); the Toyota Yaris Cross's turning circle is 0.4 m tighter, 10.6 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 Toyota Yaris Cross about $1,083 a year (3.8 L/100km), at $1.90 a litre and 32c a kWh. That is $1,226 a year less for the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Warranty: 7 years / Unlimited (Hyundai Sonata) and 5 years / Unlimited (Toyota Yaris Cross).
Where each one leads
The Hyundai Sonata: more power (213kW against 85kW), the bigger boot with the seats up (480L against 390L) and the longer warranty (7 years against 5).
The Toyota Yaris Cross: the lower starting price ($31,790 against $57,000) and lower fuel or energy costs on our assumptions ($1,083 a year against $2,309).
The Verdict
Toyota Yaris Cross scores higher, 77 vs 67
The Toyota Yaris Cross scores 77 to the Hyundai Sonata's 67 on the CarSorted Score, and leads 2 of the 5 spec rows that separate them, at the lower price. The biggest gaps: fuel economy (Toyota Yaris Cross ahead by 37 points), safety (Toyota Yaris Cross ahead by 25 points), technology (Hyundai Sonata ahead by 23 points). At 15,000 km a year, fuel for the Toyota Yaris Cross costs about $1,226 less (3.8 L/100km against 8.1 L/100km, at $1.90 a litre). Boot space with the seats up: 480L in the Hyundai Sonata, 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross. Warranty: 7 years on the Hyundai Sonata, 5 on the Toyota Yaris Cross.
Ways to buy
For the 2 cars on this page.
Finance
From ≈$124/wk(≈$537/mo)
Estimate on the Toyota Yaris Cross at $31,790 RRP, before on-road costs; assumes $5,000 deposit, 5 yrs at 7.5% p.a. Not a quote or an offer of credit.
Compare real car-loan ratesDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link.
Novated lease
Paid from pre-tax salary with the running costs inside the lease. What it comes to depends on your salary and the term.
Novated lease quoteWork out a lease on the Hyundai SonataDriva is an independent finance provider, not part of CarSorted. We aren't paid for this link. Opens apply.driva.com.au in a new tab.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Hyundai Sonata and Toyota Yaris Cross?
The Toyota Yaris Cross is the cheapest at $31,790 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Hyundai Sonata by $25,210.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Toyota Yaris Cross uses the least fuel at 3.8L/100km on the combined cycle.
What are the ANCAP safety ratings?
Toyota Yaris Cross holds a 5-star ANCAP rating (tested 2021). We hold no ANCAP data for Hyundai Sonata, so there is nothing to compare on crash performance. Compare the active-safety features above instead.
Which has the most boot space?
The Hyundai Sonata has the largest boot at 480L with the seats up.
Which is the most powerful?
The Hyundai Sonata makes the most power at 213kW.
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How to read this page. Prices, specifications, ANCAP ratings, warranty, the CarSorted Score and the verdict come from our records for the grades shown, sourced from the manufacturers' Australian documents, and change when those records change; the date each was last checked is printed under the headline. Prices are recommended retail prices before on-road costs unless marked drive-away. A plug-in hybrid's fuel figure is labelled with its basis: with a full battery (the certified combined figure) or as a hybrid (battery depleted). Charging and running costs are estimates on the stated assumptions. Always confirm price and specification with the manufacturer or dealer before you buy. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
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