Comparing The Hyundai Elantra and the Hyundai Sonata in Yorkville, NY
 The Hyundai Elantra and the Sonata have been the two "flag ship" sedans for generations now, leading the way in their respective sedan classes. If you're relatively new to the Hyundai brand, you might wonder what the key differences are between these two sedans. At Mastrovito Hyundai, we want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on your next car. Learn more about the differences between the Hyundai Sonata and Elantra, then visit our dealership for a test drive. You will find Mastrovito Hyundai less than a 10-minute drive outside of New Hartford, NY.
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Yorkville, NY 13495
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 Sonata vs Elantra- Performance Comparison
Every car is only really as good as the performance it packs under the hood. Whether you choose the Hyundai Elantra or Sonata sedans, you will find both offer lots of fuel economy and a few different engine options. Both of these sedans also drive smoothly and are excellent for daily commuting, as a sedan should be. Let us see what types of performance you can expect from each car.
Hyundai Sonata
- The standard performance of this midsize sedan comes from a 2.5-liter, 191-horsepower four-cylinder engine, generating 181 pound-feet of torque. Available on select trims is a turbocharged 1.8-liter, 180-horsepower engine, generating 195 pound-feet of torque. The best performance you can get from the Sonata comes from the N Line trim, which offers a 290-horsepower turbo engine generating 311 pound-feet of torque.
- Each engine comes paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission, except the N Line trim. An eight-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission with steering-wheel-mounted paddle shifters is available on the N Line trim exclusively, to give you the full effect of rowing your own gears as you accelerate.
- The Sonata comes standard with front-wheel-drive, with Hillstart Assist Control (HAC) to make parking and starting the engine on a hill seamless.
Hyundai Elantra
- The Elantra comes available with two different engine options, one of which is a turbocharged four-cylinder engine generating 201-horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque. The standard engine is a 147-horsepower four-cylinder engine, generating 132 pound-feet.
- Most trims of the Elantra feature a Smartstream Intelligent Variable Automatic Transmission (IVT), though a six-speed manual transmission is available on the N Line trim of this sedan. Also available on the Elantra N Line is a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
- Like the Sonata, the Elantra comes standard with FWD and HAC. Idle Stop & Go is available on most trims to help conserve fuel when the vehicle is stopped at a red light in Utica, NY.
Sonata vs Elantra- Cabin and Size Comparison
The size of these two sedans is one area where we see the biggest differences emerge. The Elantra is classified as a "compact sedan" while the Sonata is a "midsize" model. However, despite the size difference, both of these cars offer lots of comfort and interior style to their drivers.
Hyundai Sonata
- Headroom: 40/38.4 inches (front seats/rear seats)
- Legroom: 46.1/38.4 inches (front/rear)
- Shoulder Room: 57.9/56.1 inches (front/rear)
- Trunk Volume: 16 cubic feet
Hyundai Elantra
- Headroom: 40.6/37.3 inches (front seats/rear seats)
- Legroom: 42.3/38 inches (front/rear)
- Shoulder Room: 56.5/55.6 inches (front/rear)
- Trunk Volume: 14.2 cubic feet
  Sonata vs Elantra- Technology and Safety Comparison
After recent redesigns, the Sonata and Elantra come standard with a wide selection of standard conveniences that you might have to pay extra to enjoy on other sedans like them. Both sedans offer easy listening options as you cruise through Whitesboro, NY, through standard HD Radio and full smartphone pairing through Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Sonata has the added bonus of having both of these apps wirelessly accessible, allowing you to pair your phone into the infotainment system with no cord needed.
Both of these sedans also come standard with a generous selection of high-tech driver-assist apps to help keep you protected from accidents on the streets in Clinton, NY. These apps are provided through the Hyundai SmartSense and use special cameras and sensors to detect potential hazards. Both the Elantra and Sonata come standard with SmartSense features like Lane Keeping Assist (LKA), Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection (FCA w/ Ped), Lane Following Assist (LFA), Driver Attention Warning (DAW), and High Beam Assist (HBA).
The Sonata also has an advantage in that it comes standard with Blind-Spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA), Rear Cross-Traffic Collision-Avoidance Assist (RCCA), Rear Occupant Alert (ROA), and Smart Cruise Control (SCC) with Stop & Go. These features are avaiallbe on select trims of the Elantra, but come fully standard on all Sonata trims.
Which will You Choose?
The question remains- which Hyundai sedan is right for you? The Elantra offers many of the same standard features, and plenty of fuel economy, for a low price. However, the Sonata has slightly more standard conveniences for the money, with more performance options and a bit more space as well. No matter which Hyundai sedan you choose, you cannot go wrong!
We invite you to visit Mastrovito Hyundai in Yorkville, NY to learn more about the Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata sedans, and take one for a test drive. You will find our dealership conveniently located less than a 15-mile drive outside of Rome, NY. We hope to see you soon!
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