Elantra vs Sonata

Compare the New Hyundai Elantra to the Hyundai Sonata

At Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia, we're committed to helping drivers from all over Gastonia find the right car for them. We offer a great selection of new Hyundai cars for sale, including options like the Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata. Both the Sonata and Elantra are stylish, well equipped and offer a combination of performance and fuel economy, all for a price that's sure to fit your budget. But with many similarities and many differences, which one is the best fit for you? To help make your decision easier on you, we're going to compare the new Hyundai Elantra to the Hyundai Sonata, highlighting some of the things that the two vehicles have in common as well as what's different in both models. With our great loan and lease options on every new Sonata and Elantra model, we make it possible for anyone around Fort Mill, SC to drive the vehicle that's right for them home from Gastonia today.

2020 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2020 Hyundai Elantra: Similarities

• Technology: Both the Elantra and Sonata come equipped with a standard infotainment system with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto compatibility, allowing you to connect your mobile device via Bluetooth and enjoy hands-free control of different features on the go around Charlotte. Both vehicles also offer an available wireless charging pad where you can set your phone down and let it charge without the clutter of wires.
• Safety: Safety features are abundant throughout the lineup of both the Hyundai Elantra and Sonata. Both vehicles come well-equipped with standard safety features like forward collision-avoidance assist, lane keeping assist, and driver attention warning, among others. In higher trim levels, you can find the same safety features offered in both the Elantra and Sonata, including blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise control, high beam assist, rear cross-traffic collision warning, and more, allowing you to drive with peace of mind all over Hickory, NC knowing that your vehicle is looking out for you.

 2020 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2020 Hyundai Elantra: Differences

• Price: The new Hyundai Elantra is less expensive than the Sonata is because the Elantra is a compact car and the Sonata is a midsize car. The Elantra starts at just over $19,000 while the Sonata starts at just over $23,500. We offer great loan and lease options on every new Sonata and Elantra model and are happy to work with you to figure out the plan that fits your budget and lifestyle best.
• Engine Options: Both the Elantra and Sonata offer a variety of different options that deliver impressive horsepower and fuel economy numbers, providing you with a fun driving experience while still allowing you to save at the pump during your trips around Shelby, NC. The Elantra comes with a standard 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 147-horsepower. The Sonata comes with a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine that produces 191-horsepower.
• Fuel Economy: Both vehicles achieve impressive fuel economy numbers in the city and on the highway, with the Elantra getting a slight edge because of its smaller engine size, offering up to 31 mpg in the city and 41 mpg on the highway. The Sonata offers up to 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway.
• Interior Size: The Elantra is smaller than the Sonata is because it's a compact car and the Sonata is a midsize car, but that doesn't mean the Elantra is small. It offers 95.8 cubic feet of passenger volume and 14.4 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk. The Sonata offers 106.1 cubic feet of passenger volume and 16.3 cubic feet of cargo space in the trunk.
• Technology: The largest touchscreen display offered in the Elantra is 8-inches while the largest in the Sonata is 10.25-inches.

Learn More About the New Hyundai Sonata and Elantra Lineup at Keith Hawthorne Hyundai of Gastonia

If you want to learn more about the new lineup of Hyundai Sonata and Elantra models, we invite you to make the short drive from Clover, SC to view our entire selection and test drive both models around Gastonia today.