On the surface, the 2017 Honda Accord and the 2017 Hyundai Sonata are evenly matched. After all, each nameplate is at the top tier of the highly competitive midsize sedan market, with a list of priced attributes that include great fuel economy and a high level of ride quality. Although these two cars are similar, there are a few things that help the 2017 Accord pull ahead of the 2017 Sonata. For one, the 2017 Honda Accord has been awarded the 2017 Best Buy Award for the midsize car category from Kelley Blue Book. Let’s measure these two vehicles for more similarities and differences.
2017 Honda Accord Sport | 2017 Hyundai Sonata SE |
HORSEPOWER | |
189 hp | 185 hp |
POWER SEATS | |
Standard | N/A |
TORQUE | |
182 lbs-ft | 178 lbs-ft |
*The 2017 Accord Sedan with Honda Sensing™ and projector beam halogen headlights has been awarded the coveted 2017 TOP SAFETY PICK+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) in recognition of its superior crash safety performance.
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