Sonata vs Camry..Hybrid The real winner is
May 15, 2025
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Such Sonata rose in popularity through facelift, and was ranked ninth in the total sales ranking between January and April 25 years, beating the rival K5.
The sales volume is similar to that of Tucson, its popular SUV. It is a higher sales volume than Palisade, which has been waiting longer for release. These popular factors include favorable reviews of the newly changed design and market conditions in which hybrid power trains have become popular.
Hybrid sedans are also popular in North America. The representative player who is currently leading the mid-sized sedan hybrid market is Toyota Camry. Camry also ranked No. 1 overall sales in North America until the mid-2010s, but has now given up its position due to the popularity of SUVs.
However, it remains overwhelmingly No. 1 in the mid-size sedan market. Autoblog, an overseas automobile media outlet, compared the two models of Sonata and Camry with a test drive. Three mid-size hybrid sedans, including the Toyota Camry Hybrid, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid and Honda Accord Hybrid, are among the standout models in the segment.
Both models boast unique charms.Toyota Camry offers AWD options. There are also non-hybrid sedans, including the sporty-designed Sonata N-Line. Both trims had similar options, and a front-wheel-drive hybrid power train was selected and compared.
The 2025 Toyota Camry is a full-model change vehicle. It's completely new.Non-hybrid versions are no longer for sale. This also includes a dynamic V6 engine.The front-wheel drive (FWD) model features a total of 225 horsepower power train consisting of a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine and two electric motors.
When four-wheel drive (AWD) is selected, a third motor powers the rear wheel axle. It produces a total output of 232 horsepower. Both models are coupled with an electronic endless transmission (eCVT). Camry's eCVT is a planetary gear set that works like a CVT.
If you choose the FWD model, which is a sub-trim, you can meet the Camry with the best fuel efficiency. The city's fuel efficiency is 22.5km/l and the highway's fuel efficiency is 21.3km/l.
When AWD is selected, fuel efficiency decreases by 0.4 to 0.8 km/l depending on the trim.The least fuel efficient trim is the top-of-the-line XSE AWD trim. The city's fuel efficiency is 18.7 km/l and the highway's fuel efficiency is 18.3 km/l.This is a result of weight gain and wheel and tire selection.
The new Toyota Camry provides two infotainment screens.The eight-inch screen is the default specification. The SE, XLE, and XSE models come with a 12.3-inch display as standard.Leather power seats are standard for the upper trim. The overall interior design is pleasant but not sporty.
The comfort of the rear seats is good, but the overall rear seats are not best in class.One thing that stands out is that the Toyota Camry has a much more spacious rear seat than the Sonata.The 2025 Toyota Camry starts at $28,700 (about 41 million won). The full-option XSE AWD is slightly below $38,000 (about 54.2 million won).
Sonata had a lot of updates both internally and externally through partial changes last year.The Sonata Hybrid combines a 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with an electric motor to produce a total of 192 horsepower output via a six-speed automatic transmission.
Although there is no AWD option, the 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid has 18.7 km/l city fuel efficiency and 21.7 km/l highway based on EPA. It is a number located between the Toyota base model and the premium model.The Sonata Hybrid's automatic transmission is very smooth. Reduce the creaking noise that is common in CVT-equipped vehicles.
The interior design is a little more luxurious.The Sonata Hybrid has a 12.3-inch dual instrument panel and infotainment touchscreen. It adds a luxurious feel with a sleek dashboard.The seating in the front seat is excellent, and it can be said to be the best in class.
Unfortunately, the rear seats are narrower than competing cars. Trunks are medium-sized but very useful. The back seat is comfortable enough for adults of average build to sit comfortably.
The 2025 Sonata Hybrid only sells two trims.Sonata SEL is $31,250 (about 44.5 million won) and Limited $37,700 (about 53.7 million won). The feeling of the two comparison vehicles is really different. First of all, the transmission makes a big difference.Except for the XSE AWD model, the Camry is more fuel efficient.
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata has a luxurious looking option. Instead, acceleration is a bit slow, and it's a bit noisy when switching from motor to engine. The Camry Hybrid has a completely different personality, and the powerful driving is a little more attractive.
40 horsepower is more powerful than the Sonata Hybrid. It moves more agile in most situations. Sometimes it can add fun to driving.As mentioned earlier, engine noise can be annoying to some drivers.Nevertheless, it is still a driver-focused vehicle.
Both vehicles seem to have become masters in the way they make a daily car that is economical and comfortable.While their strengths are certain, the Toyota Camry is still more reasonable. You can buy a vehicle with good specifications at a lower price, and it generally has better fuel efficiency and better driving performance.
Nevertheless, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is quiet and smooth. It's full of new technology here, so depending on your point of view, you might feel that the Sonata is better.
The Camry Hybrid is also on sale in Korea. Based on XLE, it is 48.75 million won and a premium of 57.27 million won. The Sonata Hybrid costs 33.83 million won to 40.74 million won.Although Camry has many basic application options, unlike North America, Sonata hybrid prices in Korea are cheaper than Camry, so Sonata prices are more competitive in Korea.
Editor Song Moon-cheol mc.song@carguy.kr
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
