Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra vs Honda City

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Specification	Hyundai Sonata Remove	Hyundai Elantra Elantra 1.6 Special Edition Remove	Honda City Remove
Price
Ex-factory price	Rs 1.03 crore	Rs 64.49 lakh	Rs 47.37 lakh
Powertrain
Type	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine
Fuel	Petrol	Petrol	Petrol
Engine	1999 cc	1591 cc	1199 cc
Engine power	152 hp	126 hp	88 hp
Engine torque	192 Nm	155 Nm	110 Nm
Performance & drive
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic	CVT
Size & practicality
Seating capacity	5	5	5
Length	4900 mm	4620 mm	4451 mm
Width	1860 mm	1800 mm	1694 mm
Height	1445 mm	1450 mm	1498 mm
Wheelbase	2840 mm	2700 mm	2600 mm
Ground clearance	—	—	172 mm
Fuel tank	60 L	50 L	40 L
Boot space	510 L	407 L	510 L
Tyre size	235/45R18	215/55R16	175/65 R15
Warranty	4 years or 100,000 km	4 years or 100,000 km	3 years or 75,000 km (extended warranty optional)
Colours	Polar White, Black Diamond Metallic, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Oxford Blue, Fiery Red	Polar White, Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Black Diamond Metallic, Teal Blue	—
Safety
Airbags	2	2	2
Dual front airbags	Yes	Yes	Yes
ABS	Yes	Yes	Yes
EBD	Yes	No	Yes
Brake assist	Yes	No	No
Electronic stability control	Yes	Yes	No
Traction control	Yes	Yes	No
Hill start assist	Yes	Yes	No
ISOFIX child seat mounts	Yes	Yes	Yes
Rear parking sensors	Yes	No	No
Front parking sensors	Yes	No	No
Reverse camera	Yes	Yes	No
Immobilizer	No	Yes	Yes
Security alarm	No	Yes	Yes
Speed-sensing door locks	Yes	Yes	Yes
Driver assistance
Cruise control	Yes	Yes	No
Comfort & convenience
Air conditioning	No	Yes	Yes
Automatic climate control	Yes	No	No
Dual-zone climate control	Yes	No	No
Rear AC vents	Yes	Yes	No
Power steering	Yes	Yes	Yes
Front power windows	No	No	Yes
Rear power windows	No	No	Yes
Central locking	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless entry	Yes	Yes	Yes
Push-button start	Yes	Yes	No
Steering-mounted controls	No	Yes	Yes
Tilt steering	No	Yes	Yes
Telescopic steering	No	Yes	Yes
Paddle shifters	Yes	No	No
Electric parking brake	Yes	No	No
Auto hold	Yes	No	No
Drive modes	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable driver seat	Yes	Yes	No
Power-adjustable passenger seat	Yes	No	No
Leather seats	Yes	No	No
60:40 split rear seats	Yes	Yes	No
Rear armrest with cup holders	No	Yes	Yes
Rear charging port	No	No	Yes
Rain-sensing wipers	Yes	Yes	No
Sunroof	No	Yes	No
Panoramic sunroof	Yes	No	No
Driver seat height adjuster	No	No	Yes
Infotainment & connectivity
Touchscreen infotainment	No	No	Yes
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes
USB ports	Yes	Yes	Yes
Wireless phone charger	Yes	Yes	No
Digital instrument cluster	Yes	No	No
Connected car app	No	Yes	No
Exterior & lighting
LED headlights	Yes	Yes	No
Automatic headlights	No	Yes	No
LED daytime running lights	Yes	Yes	Yes
LED tail lamps	Yes	Yes	No
Alloy wheels	Yes	Yes	No
Electrically adjustable mirrors	No	Yes	Yes
Power-folding mirrors	No	Yes	Yes
Mirror turn indicators	No	Yes	Yes
Rear spoiler	No	Yes	No
Rear defogger	No	Yes	No
Other
Rear door side curtains	Yes	No	No
Smart trunk	Yes	No	No
Auto child lock	Yes	No	No
8-inch infotainment display	No	Yes	No
4.2-inch TFT instrument cluster	No	Yes	No
Heated side mirrors	No	Yes	No
Smart trunk opener	No	Yes	No
Full-size alloy spare wheel	No	Yes	No
Verdict
Expert rating	7.4/10	7.6/10	7.3/10

Hyundai Sonata vs Hyundai Elantra vs Honda City: quick answers

Which is cheaper, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?

The Honda City is the cheapest. Starting ex-factory prices: the Honda City from Rs 47.37 lakh, the Hyundai Elantra from Rs 64.49 lakh and the Hyundai Sonata from Rs 1.03 crore.

Which is more powerful, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 is the most powerful (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 152 hp; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 126 hp; Honda City 1.2LS: 88 hp).

Which has more boot space, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?

They are closely matched (Hyundai Sonata 2.0: 510 L; Honda City 1.2LS: 510 L; Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition: 407 L).

Which has more safety features, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City?

The Hyundai Sonata 2.0 has 2 airbags and 13 safety and driver-assistance features, the Hyundai Elantra 1.6 Special Edition has 2 airbags and 11 safety and driver-assistance features and the Honda City 1.2LS has 2 airbags and 7 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

Are Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Elantra and Honda City 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.

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