2017 Honda Accord vs 2017 Hyundai Sonata
Individuals and small families alike can find a lot to like in a midsize sedan. With many of these vehicles combining fuel-sipping sensibilities with attractive interior dimensions, they aptly straddle the line between the compact and full-size categories. Both of the vehicles in this 2017 Honda Accord vs 2017 Hyundai Sonata comparison can offer families reliable driving. In the elite upper trims, they also offer plenty of comfort and convenience features.
For this comparison we are looking at the 2017 Honda Accord Touring Sedan and the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T. Each of these models represents the elite option in their respective vehicle lineups, and are generally priced similarly. Features like leather upholstery and dual-zone automatic climate control can help keep drivers and passengers comfortable, and come standard in these models. The 2017 Accord Touring Sedan and the 2017 Sonata Limited 2.0T also come standard with driver assistance features like adaptive cruise control, rear parking sensors, lane departure warnings, forward collision warnings and automatic emergency braking. Many of these features may also be available on lower trims.
| 2017 Honda Accord Touring Sedan | vs | 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T |
| 3.5-L V-6 | Engine | 2.0-L turbo 4-cylinder |
| 278 hp, 251 lb-ft | Power, Torque Output | 245 hp, 260 lb-ft |
| 15.5 cubic feet | Trunk Space | 16.3 cubic feet |
| 19-inch, aluminum w/ painted accents | Standard Wheels | 18-inch, painted aluminum |
Engine output on the 2017 Honda Accord Touring Sedan
One of the largest differences between these two vehicles is revealed when we look at the engines that come standard. The 3.5-liter V-6 that comes standard in the 2017 Honda Accord Touring sedan offers 278 horsepower and 251 pound-feet of torque, which is enough engine output to offer confident driving and passing in the city, on country roads, or on the highway. The 245 horsepower and 260 pound-feet of torque available with the 2017 Hyundai Sonata Limited 2.0T is also impressive, but does offer less horsepower than the Honda in this comparison. Two other categories to consider when looking at the 2017 Honda Accord vs the 2017 Hyundai Sonata is the mileage and cargo space. The 2017 Honda Accord Touring Sedan offers slightly better highway mileage numbers than its Hyundai rival, but it also has a slightly smaller trunk. Still, here at Battison Honda we like the 2017 Honda Accord in all its trim levels for its many practical and attractive standard features and the versatile value it offers families and individuals. For more information on this comparison, or to test drive a 2017 Honda Accord in Oklahoma City OK, contact a member of our sales team.
