2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid vs 2023 Toyota Camry Hybrid

Everyone wants to choose a car based on how it makes them feel, but it helps to have the facts and figures in your head before you visit a dealership.

We’ve gathered the details on these two hybrid sedans here in an easy-to-understand format. Keep scrolling to get the details on the latest technologies and capabilities.

1. Fun Factor

   The Sonata Hybrid and Camry Hybrid come packed with today’s most important infotainment features. Bluetooth lets you enjoy streaming directly to your system. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay provide an effective interface for your smartphone apps.

   

   Hyundai has developed a Dynamic Voice Recognition interface. This improves how the person and machine communicate with each other.

2. Driver Cockpit

   With dual screens, the driver gets a lot of information. That’s why Sonata Hybrids have a large digital instrument screen on the top trim. This is an exclusive that gives Sonatas one of the most modern cockpits available in an affordable hybrid car.

   

   Both hybrids have smart cruise control. This allows drivers to use their cruise even in fairly busy traffic. Adding to the Hyundai Smart Cruise, a navigation interface anticipates curves and regulates travel for the best results at speed.

3. Daily Commute

   With adaptive cruise control, both hybrid sedans are ready for anything. The Camry Hybrid has an edge on performance with 208 vs 192 horsepower. However, both hybrids have quick torque output from their electric motors.

   The two sedans share EPA ratings of 52 mpg in combined driving. However, they achieve it slightly differently. The Camry Hybrid averages 51 mpg city and 53 mpg highway while the Sonata Hybrid averages 50 mpg city and 54 mpg highway.

   If you step away from the Blue or LE editions, the combined fuel economy edges down to 47 mpg for the Hyundai and 46 mpg for the Toyota. Here Hyundai maintains an edge with 45 mpg city and 51 mpg highway, definitely ahead of the Toyota’s 44 mpg city and 47 mpg highway.

4. Size and Spaciousness

   The Sonata Hybrid cabin measures 104.4 cubic feet, bigger than the 99.9 cubic feet in the Toyota Camry Hybrid. However, when it comes to spaciousness, both hybrid sedans are quite welcoming. In fact, they have large cabins with generous second row space.

   The Camry is slightly ahead when it comes to second-row passenger space. Meanwhile the Sonata scores with the best headroom on either row. Both vehicles have dual zone automatic climate controls. This makes it easier to regulate the air conditioning.

   The trunk space favors the Sonata Hybrid as well. It measures a full 16 cubic feet while the Toyota Camry Hybrid trunk measures 15.1 cubic feet. Both are of ample size for a large sedan, and travelers should feel good about the available space for luggage. Plus split-fold rear seats offer more room for bulky objects.

   One Hyundai standard, not found on the Toyota, is the hands-free power trunk. This allows Sonata Hybrid owners to approach the trunk with their key in their pocket. The trunklid can sense the owner’s approach and open just at the right time.

5. Price and Value

   The Camry Hybrid price starts out about $100 more than the 2023 Sonata Hybrid price. This is where the standard packaging really makes a difference.

   Already we’ve established some of the similarities and differences between the two in terms of standard features. Both have a long list of crash avoidance aids. These systems add a lot of value for the price.

   Shoppers will find themselves comparing the Sonata Hybrid SEL and Limited to the Camry Hybrid SE, SE Nightshade, XLE, and XSE. On the one hand, the 4 Camry trims can offer a few more choices, but they divide up the important features more than the Sonata Hybrid’s two trims do.

6. Collision Avoidance Features

   Here’s how the two compare in terms of collision avoidance features. Hyundai has made blind spot and rear cross traffic monitoring as standard. This is an option or higher-trim feature with the Camry Hybrid. Furthermore, Hyundai has active assistance with these features that aren’t offered on the Camry.

   The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid autobrake responds to pedestrian watch, cyclist dangers, and forward collision dangers. Toyota has these capabilities and has added a low-light pedestrian watch capability. Hyundai has a unique junction feature that increases assistance when the driver is encountering crossroad decisions.

7. Warranty and Cost to Own

   As established, these hybrid sedans have incredible fuel economy. According to the fuel calculator, these hybrids require only $1,000 a year in fuel costs. The same tool shows that a Sonata Hybrid owner can save $4,250 over five years compared to a regular sedan.

   The driving range of either sedan is 686 miles, according to the DOE fuel calculator. With the higher trims of either hybrid, the driving range is still quite long -- 607 miles.

   Although they don’t earn as much as the base hybrids, these are expected to save $3,500 over five years. As you can see, the fuel economy is like a steady rebate on your Sonata Hybrid purchase.

   Warranties for the Toyota Camry Hybrid are the typical 3-year Limited with roadside assistance and 5-year powertrain warranty. The Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has the edge with five years Limited with roadside coverage and ten years powertrain.

   Both hybrids have long coverage for hybrid components and batteries that can last up to ten years. Toyota offers two years of complimentary maintenance while Hyundai offers up to three years of the same.

Conclusion

The 2023 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is hitting all the benchmarks of a good sedan. Plus it’s got performance and an exciting cockpit to please the driver and amazing fuel efficiency to keep ownership costs low.

If you want to know more, we recommend a visit to your Earnhardt Hyundai - San Tan dealer. Even if you aren’t ready to buy yet, a test drive is a lot of fun.