Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid
Elantra 1.6 Hybrid |
Hyundai Sonata
| |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | Rs 1.14 crore | Rs 1.03 crore | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Hybrid | Petrol | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol | |
| Engine | 1580 cc | 1999 cc | |
| Engine power | 104 hp | 152 hp | |
| Engine torque | 147 Nm | 192 Nm | |
| Battery & charging | |||
| Battery | 1.32 kWh | — | |
| Electric motor power | 32 kW | — | |
| Electric motor torque | 170 Nm | — | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Combined power | 139 hp | — | |
| Transmission | DCT | Automatic | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Seating capacity | 5 | 5 | |
| Length | 4710 mm | 4900 mm | |
| Width | 1825 mm | 1860 mm | |
| Height | 1430 mm | 1445 mm | |
| Wheelbase | 2720 mm | 2840 mm | |
| Ground clearance | 150 mm | — | |
| Fuel tank | 42 L | 60 L | |
| Boot space | 402 L | 510 L | |
| Tyre size | 205/55 R16 | 235/45R18 | |
| Warranty | 4 years or 100,000 km; hybrid battery 8 years or 160,000 km | 4 years or 100,000 km | |
| Colours | Polar White, Silver Metallic, Magnetic Force, Phantom Black, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red | |
| Safety | |||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 | |
| Dual front airbags | Yes | Yes | |
| ABS | Yes | Yes | |
| EBD | Yes | Yes | |
| Brake assist | Yes | Yes | |
| Electronic stability control | Yes | Yes | |
| Traction control | Yes | Yes | |
| Hill start assist | Yes | Yes | |
| ISOFIX child seat mounts | Yes | Yes | |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Yes | No | |
| Rear parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Front parking sensors | Yes | Yes | |
| Reverse camera | Yes | Yes | |
| Immobilizer | Yes | No | |
| Security alarm | Yes | No | |
| Speed-sensing door locks | Yes | Yes | |
| Driver assistance | |||
| Cruise control | Yes | Yes | |
| Comfort & convenience | |||
| Automatic climate control | Yes | Yes | |
| Dual-zone climate control | Yes | Yes | |
| Rear AC vents | Yes | Yes | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Central locking | Yes | Yes | |
| Keyless entry | Yes | Yes | |
| Push-button start | Yes | Yes | |
| Remote engine start | Yes | No | |
| Steering-mounted controls | Yes | No | |
| Tilt steering | Yes | No | |
| Telescopic steering | Yes | No | |
| Paddle shifters | No | Yes | |
| Electric parking brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Auto hold | Yes | Yes | |
| Drive modes | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable driver seat | Yes | Yes | |
| Power-adjustable passenger seat | No | Yes | |
| Ventilated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Heated front seats | Yes | No | |
| Leather seats | Yes | Yes | |
| 60:40 split rear seats | No | Yes | |
| Rain-sensing wipers | No | Yes | |
| Sunroof | Yes | No | |
| Panoramic sunroof | No | Yes | |
| Infotainment & connectivity | |||
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes | |
| Android Auto | No | Yes | |
| Wireless CarPlay / Android Auto | Yes | No | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | No | |
| USB ports | No | Yes | |
| USB Type-C ports | Yes | No | |
| Wireless phone charger | Yes | Yes | |
| Digital instrument cluster | Yes | Yes | |
| Exterior & lighting | |||
| LED headlights | Yes | Yes | |
| Automatic headlights | Yes | No | |
| LED daytime running lights | Yes | Yes | |
| LED tail lamps | Yes | Yes | |
| Alloy wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Electrically adjustable mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Power-folding mirrors | Yes | No | |
| Mirror turn indicators | Yes | No | |
| Other | |||
| Smart trunk | Yes | Yes | |
| LED rear fog lamp | Yes | No | |
| Full-size spare wheel | Yes | No | |
| Rear door side curtains | No | Yes | |
| Auto child lock | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7.3/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Hyundai Elantra Hybrid vs Hyundai Sonata: quick answers
Which is cheaper, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid or the Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata is cheaper. It starts at Rs 1.03 crore ex-factory, Rs 10.7 lakh less than the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid, which starts at Rs 1.14 crore.
Which is more powerful, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid or the Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid: 139 hp).
Which has more boot space, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid or the Hyundai Sonata?
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, the Hyundai Elantra Hybrid or the Hyundai Sonata?
The Hyundai Elantra Hybrid Elantra 1.6 Hybrid has 2 airbags and 16 safety and driver-assistance features and the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.
Are Hyundai Elantra Hybrid and Hyundai Sonata 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.
