Head to head
2026 Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata
The sourced numbers side by side, no verdict attached. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG.
At a glance
Honda Accord
Shown: 2026 Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, the median MPG trim of 3 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Hyundai Sonata
Shown: 2026 Sonata FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, the median MPG trim of 6 2026 trims.
- NHTSA records, 2026 model year
- none on file
Spec by spec
| Spec | 2026 Honda Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | 2026 Hyundai Sonata FWD Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
|---|---|---|
| Make | Honda | Hyundai |
| Model | Accord Hybrid Sport/Touring | Sonata FWD |
| Trim / config | Auto (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.0 L | Auto (S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L |
| MPG Hwy | 41 mpg | 36 mpg |
| MPG City | 46 mpg | 25 mpg |
| MPG Comb | 44 mpg | 29 mpg |
| Transmission | Automatic (variable gear ratios) | Automatic (S8) |
| Body | Midsize Cars | Large Cars |
| Powertrain | Hybrid | Gas |
| Fuel $/yr | $1,350 | $2,050 |
| Eco Score | 7/10 | 6/10 |
| CO₂ | 201 g/mi | 310 g/mi |
| Pass. Vol | 103 ft³ | 104 ft³ |
| Cargo Vol | 17 ft³ | 16 ft³ |
| Basic warranty | 3 yr / 36k mi | 5 yr / 60k mi |
| Powertrain warranty | 5 yr / 60k mi | 10 yr / 100k mi |
How this page picks its numbers
Both columns share the newest model year the Honda Accord and the Hyundai Sonata both offer, 2026. Each column shows the 2026 lineup's representative trim, the one with the median EPA combined MPG. Fuel economy figures come from EPA records; recall, complaint, and crash rating figures come from NHTSA. Other trims differ, so open the comparison tool above to swap in the exact trims you are cross-shopping.