Honda HR-V vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Honda HR-V
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Hyundai Sonata
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Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid
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| Price | ||||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 72.99 lakh | Rs 1.03 crore | Rs 1.14 crore | |
| Powertrain | ||||
| Type | Petrol | Petrol | Hybrid | |
| Engine | ||||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1498 cc | 1999 cc | 1580 cc | |
| Engine power | 119 hp | 152 hp | 104 hp | |
| Engine torque | 145 Nm | 192 Nm | 147 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | ||||
| Battery | — | — | 1.32 kWh | |
| Electric motor power | — | — | 32 kW | |
| Electric motor torque | — | — | 170 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | ||||
| Combined power | — | — | 139 hp | |
| Transmission | CVT | Automatic | DCT | |
| Size & practicality | ||||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | — | 4900 mm | 4710 mm | |
| Width | — | 1860 mm | 1825 mm | |
| Height | — | 1445 mm | 1430 mm | |
| Wheelbase | — | 2840 mm | 2720 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 196 mm | — | 150 mm | |
| Fuel tank | — | 60 L | 42 L | |
| Boot space | — | 510 L | 402 L | |
| Tyre size | — | 235/45R18 | 205/55 R16 | |
| Warranty | 3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional) | 4 years or 100,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | |
| Colours | — | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | ||||
| Airbags | 4 | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Side airbags | Yes | No | No | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | No | No | Yes | |
| Rear parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | No | No | Yes | |
| Security alarm | No | No | Yes | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | ||||
| Cruise control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | ||||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Central locking | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | No | No | Yes | |
| Steering-mounted controls | No | No | Yes | |
| Tilt steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Telescopic steering | No | No | Yes | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | No | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | No | |
| Ventilated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Heated front seats | No | No | Yes | |
| Leather seats | No | Yes | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | No | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | No | |
| Sunroof | No | No | Yes | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | No | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | ||||
| Touchscreen infotainment | Yes | No | No | |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | No | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | No | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | No | No | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | No | No | Yes | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | No | |
| USB Type-C ports | No | No | Yes | |
| Wireless phone charger | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | ||||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | No | No | Yes | |
| LED daytime running lights | No | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Power-folding mirrors | No | No | Yes | |
| Mirror turn indicators | No | No | Yes | |
| Other | ||||
| Rear door side curtains | No | Yes | No | |
| Smart trunk | No | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto child lock | No | Yes | No | |
| LED rear fog lamp | No | No | Yes | |
| Full-size spare wheel | No | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | ||||
| Expert rating | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Honda HR-V vs Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra Hybrid: quick answers
Which is cheaper, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Honda HR-V is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda HR-V from Rs 72.99 lakh, the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid from Rs 1.14 crore.
Which is more powerful, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp; Honda HR-V VTi-S: 119 hp).
Which has more boot space, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has the biggest boot (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 402 L).
Which has more safety features, Honda HR-V, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid?
The Honda HR-V VTi-S has 4 airbags and 6 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Honda HR-V, Hyundai Sonata and Hyundai Elantra Hybrid prices the same across Pakistan?
Yes. Ex-factory prices are set by the manufacturers and are the same in Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala and every other city. Only registration and token tax differ by province.
