Toyota Camry vs Hyundai Sonata
A detailed look at how two of Australia's most popular Sedans compare on price, running costs, safety, and everyday livability.
Specifications and pricing correct at time of publishing. Prices are RRP before on-road costs unless stated otherwise. Always confirm with the manufacturer or dealer before purchasing.
Toyota Camry: we're still completing length, 0-100km/h, warranty, ground clearance and turning circle, plus 3 others.
A blank cell below means we don't have that figure, not that the car scores badly on it. We leave them empty rather than estimate, so any row where one car is blank isn't a like-for-like comparison yet.
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Price Breakdown
The Toyota Camry starts from $27,690 before on-road costs, while the Hyundai Sonata opens at $29,990. That makes the Toyota Camry the more affordable entry point by $2,300.
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 $30,459 and $32,989 respectively.
Safety Rundown
Both the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating.
Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 2 of 10 key ADAS systems on the Toyota Camry, against 0 on the Hyundai Sonata.
Both include the essentials: a reversing camera. Airbag count is 7 in the Toyota Camry and 6 in the Hyundai Sonata.
Feature Showdown
Both come with modern infotainment systems.
Drivetrain
The Toyota Camry lines up producing 133kW and 231Nm of torque, sent through a 6-speed automatic transmission with sequential shift to a FWD layout.
The Hyundai Sonata lines up making 138kW and 241Nm, paired to a 6-speed automatic driving the front wheels.
The Hyundai Sonata has the clear power advantage at 138kW vs 133kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.
Space & Comfort
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
10.9m diameter
Good
Based on 10.9m turning circle:
- U-turn on standard street (7m+ wide)
- Standard parking bay
- Tight carparks
- Narrow laneways
Turning circle ratings
Interactive simulator: U-turns, parking & towing
Turning Circle
Kerb-to-kerb diameter. Smaller turns are easier in tight carparks and U-turns.
Good
Needs a 3-point turn (one reverse)
Needs about 9.3 m to swing round without stopping. Road is 9.0 m.
U-turn on a wide street
≥ 10 m: clears in one
U-turn on a standard street
7 m: 3-point turn
Standard parking bay
1.9 m wide: fits with room
Tight carpark aisle
6 m: swings in
Narrow laneway
3.5 m: no room to turn
Turning circle ratings
Standard widths: AU local streets carry ~5.5–7 m of carriageway; main roads ~9–12 m. AS 2890.1 carpark aisles are ~5.8–6.6 m for 90° bays (2.6 m wide × 5.4 m deep).
Road, aisle, swing and off-tracking figures are indicative estimates from the published turning circle. Verify in person before relying on them.
True Cost to Own
Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.
Who Should Buy Which?
Buy the Toyota Camry if: You want the lower entry price, or prefer Toyota's approach to design and ownership experience.
Buy the Hyundai Sonata if: You prioritise performance, or prefer Hyundai's approach to design and ownership experience.
The Verdict
This is genuinely close. The Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata trade blows across the spec sheet, and neither runs away with an outright win. The best pick depends on what you value most. Explore the full specs for each model below.
Common questions
Which is cheapest, Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata?
The Toyota Camry is the cheapest at $27,690 before on-road costs. That undercuts the Hyundai Sonata by $2,300.
Which is the most fuel-efficient?
The Hyundai Sonata uses the least fuel at 8.3L/100km on the combined cycle.
Which is safest?
They are evenly matched — Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata all hold a 5-star ANCAP rating. Compare the active-safety features above to separate them.
Which can tow the most?
The Hyundai Sonata has the highest braked towing capacity at 1,300kg.
Which is the most powerful?
The Hyundai Sonata makes the most power at 138kW.
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Disclaimer: All information in this comparison was believed to be correct at the time of publishing (20 April 2026). Prices are manufacturer recommended retail prices (RRP) and may vary by state, dealer, and options. Driveaway costs include estimated on-road costs for Victoria. Fuel economy figures are WLTP/ADR combined cycle. Specifications can change without notice. Always verify with the manufacturer before making a purchase decision. CarSorted does not accept payment for recommendations.
Auto-generated from CarSorted's specification data · 20 April 2026
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