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Roxie Bennett • May 27, 2024
3.5The sonata hybrid is one of the best versions of a sonata. It runs quiet and and smooth. It can go from 0-60 in about a minute or less. The lights are bright and it's been the best family vehicle for vacations....Read More
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The base gets a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter inline-4, there is a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and an economical 1.6-liter turbocharged engine.
Among the wide range of mid-size sedans you can lay your hands on in the market, the Hyundai Sonata can be the best choice to look at: lots of quiet cabin space with a smooth ride.The 2016 Hyundai Sonata comes with three engine options to cater to all the needs of people. The base gets a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter inline-4, there is a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and an economical 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. All, the engines come paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and come with front-wheel drive only.
The car received a redesign just last year, but this year adds more traditional looks and a more refined engine. The interior of the Sonata is simple but has all the features a person can ask for to be comfortable in. There are multiple upholstery options, including leather upholstery and sports seats. The infotainment system is new for this year and gets the much-required systems update as well. It comes at a starting MSRP of $22,595.
We recommend buying the Eco trim because it comes with a good turbocharged engine that does not break the bank, offers better performance than the other two options, and offers better fuel economy. Along with this, there are a good set of features like a power-adjustable driver's seat, simulated leather, and LED daytime lights available with the trim.
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Roxie Bennett
2016 Hyundai Sonata
••3.5Posted On: May 27, 2024
It's Hybrid, Smoothest car I've had
Little weird light on the inside that never shuts off, Nothing else
The sonata hybrid is one of the best versions of a sonata. It runs quiet and and smooth. It can go from 0-60 in about a minute or less. The lights are bright and it's been the best family vehicle for vacations.
The base gets a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter inline-4, there is a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and an economical 1.6-liter turbocharged engine.
Among the wide range of mid-size sedans you can lay your hands on in the market, the Hyundai Sonata can be the best choice to look at: lots of quiet cabin space with a smooth ride.The 2016 Hyundai Sonata comes with three engine options to cater to all the needs of people. The base gets a naturally aspirated 2.4 liter inline-4, there is a powerful 2.0-liter turbocharged engine and an economical 1.6-liter turbocharged engine. All, the engines come paired to a 6-speed automatic transmission and come with front-wheel drive only.
The car received a redesign just last year, but this year adds more traditional looks and a more refined engine. The interior of the Sonata is simple but has all the features a person can ask for to be comfortable in. There are multiple upholstery options, including leather upholstery and sports seats. The infotainment system is new for this year and gets the much-required systems update as well. It comes at a starting MSRP of $22,595.
The Hyundai Sonata comes in 6 trim levels - SE, Sport, Eco, Limited, Sport 2.0T, and Limited 2.0T. Between the trims, there are three engines available, a 2.4 liter inline-4, 2.0liter turbocharged inline-4, and a 1.6 liter turbocharged inline-4. All engines are paired to a 6-speed automatic, and power is directed to the front wheels only.
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Trim |
SE |
Sport |
Eco |
Limited |
Sport 2.0T |
Limited 2.0T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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MSRP |
$22,585 |
$24,235 |
$24,560 |
$28,185 |
$29,760 |
$34,910 |
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Key Features |
16” alloy |
Adds to the SE trim |
Adds to the SE trim |
Adds to the Sport trim |
2.0 turbocharged engine |
2.0 turbocharged engine |
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Rear lip spoiler |
17” alloy |
8-way power-adjustable driver seat |
LED taillights |
Adds to the sport trim |
Adds to the limited trim |
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Automatic headlights |
Dual exhausts |
Simulated leather interior |
Leather upholstery |
18” wheels |
Panoramic sunroof |
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Heated mirrors |
Unique body styling |
LED daytime lights |
Woodgrain trim |
Sport-tuned suspension |
Adaptive cruise control |
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Rearview camera |
LED daytime lights |
Side mirror with integrated signals |
6-way power-adjustable front passenger’s seat |
Rear diffuser |
Lane departure warning system |
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Bluelink telematics |
Simulated leather interior |
Available premium package |
Heated rear seats |
Sports seats with accent stitching |
Driver memory settings |
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Satellite radio |
8-way power-adjustable driver seat |
Includes premium package |
Flat bottom steering wheel |
Heated steering wheel |
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7-inch touchscreen |
Available premium package |
Paddle shifters |
Ventilated front seats |
We Recommend
We recommend buying the Eco trim because it comes with a good turbocharged engine that does not break the bank, offers better performance than the other two options, and offers better fuel economy. Along with this, there are a good set of features like a power-adjustable driver's seat, simulated leather, and LED daytime lights available with the trim.
The Hyundai Sonata is powered by a 2.4-liter inline-4 engine which makes 185 hp and 178 foot-pounds of torque, which can be found in the SE, Sport, and Limited trim. The Eco trim has a 1.6-liter turbocharged inline-4 engine which makes 178 hp and 195 foot-pounds of torque, while the sport 2.0T and Limited 2.0T come with a 2 L Turbocharged in line for the engine which makes 245 hp and 260 foot-pounds of torque. All the engines are paired to a six-speed automatic transmission which directs all the power to the front wheels.
The base engine on the Sonata fails to impress, and its not something you should go for if you desire performance. The other engines are better, with the smallest capacity engine being the best performing. The shifts are timed well, and the gearbox is responsive and on time.
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Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
MSRP |
$22,595 |
$23,880 |
$23,935 |
$23,365 |
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Engine |
2.4 liter inline 4 |
2.4 liter inline-4 |
2.5 liter inline-4 |
2.5 liter inline-4 |
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Drivetrain |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
FWD |
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Transmission |
6-speed automatic |
CVT |
6-speed automatic |
CVT |
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Power |
185hp @6000 rpm |
185hp @6400 rpm |
178hp @6000 rpm |
182hp @6000 rpm |
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Torque |
178lb-ft @4000 rpm |
181lb-ft @3900 rpm |
170lb-ft @4100 rpm |
180lb-ft @4000 rpm |
The most power is made by the Hyundai Sonata and the Honda Accord by making 185 hp. Following this is the Nissan Altima making 182 hp, and then comes the Toyota Camry making 178 hp. The Sonata is the least expensive of them all, and offers similar power and torque figures. The torque kicks in slightly earlier on the Accord, but the four cars share a similar peak torque band.
In the 0 to 60 mph and the quarter-mile test, the Hyundai Sonata is the slowest of the above cars with times of 8.1 seconds and 16.3 seconds respectively. All Hyundai Sonata engines have a top speed of 115 mph. In the performance tests, the base 2.4-liter engine does the 0 to 60 sprint and 8.1 seconds and the standing quarter-mile and 16.3 seconds. The 2-liter turbocharged engine does the 0 to 60 sprint in 7.2 seconds and the standing quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds. Lastly, the 1.6-liter turbocharged engine does the 0 to 60 sprint in 6.9 seconds and the standing quarter-mile and 15.5 seconds, the Eco engine is really good in terms of performance.
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Model |
2016 Hyundai Sonata |
2016 Honda Accord |
2016 Toyota Camry |
2016 Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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0-60 mph (sec) |
8.1 |
7.5 |
8 |
8 |
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Quarter-mile (sec) |
16.3 |
15.7 |
16.2 |
16.2 |
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Top Speed (mph) |
115 |
125 |
125 |
130 |
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Front brake (inches) |
12 |
11.1 |
11.7 |
11.7 |
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Rear brake (inches) |
11.2 |
11.1 |
11 |
11.5 |
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60-0 braking distance (feet) |
121 |
119 |
126 |
121 |
The Accord is the quickest, taking 7.5 seconds to reach the 60 mph mark. It also takes the least time at 15.7 seconds to complete the quarter-mile run. The Altima and the Camry take similar times for the 0-60 mph run at 8 seconds and a quarter-mile time of 16.2 seconds. The Altima has the most top speed at 130 mph. In terms of braking, the Accord stops quickest, at 119 feet. The Sonata and the Altima take the same distance at 121 feet, whereas teh Camry stops the last at 126 feet. The Sonata has the largest front brake in this comparison, at 12 inches whereas the Altima has the largest rear brake at 11.5 inches.
More than the handling and steering on the Sonata, its the ride quality that impresses everyone. The cabin is super quiet, with a very smooth and controlled ride quality no matter what. The strut and milti-link suspension setup is well tuned to absorb most bumps and undulations and does not transmit much to the passengers. The biggest problem on the Sonata: the engines.
No matter what engine you drive with, the performance does not satisfy and leaves one wanting for more. The precise gearbox is a beauty. The steering on the car is excellent and the driver controls what he turns. In corners the car is stable and is composed. The wheels offer enough traction and the Sport trim makes this experience better with the paddle shifters and the flat-bottom steering wheel.
The Hyundai Sonata offers 25 mpg in the city, 38 mpg on the highway, and a combined mpg of 30. Hyundai equips the Sonata with a 18.5-gallon fuel tank, allowing it to have a range of 463 miles in the city, 703 miles on the highway, and a combined range of 555 miles. The 2-liter turbocharged engine offers a combined mpg of 26, while the Eco (1.6-liter turbo) offers a combined mpg of 32.
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Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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MPG (city) |
25 |
27 |
25 |
27 |
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MPG (Highway) |
38 |
37 |
35 |
39 |
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MPG (Combined) |
30 |
31 |
28 |
31 |
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Fuel Capacity (gallons) |
18.5 |
17.2 |
17 |
18 |
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Range (city/highway/combined) |
463/703/555 |
464/636/533 |
425/595/476 |
486/701/558 |
The most combined range is offered by the Nissan Altima of 558 miles. Following this is the Hyundai Sonata with a combined range of 555 miles, the Honda Accord with a combined range of 533 miles, and then comes the Toyota Camry offering 476 miles. The Accord as well as the Altima are most efficient in the city at 27 mpg. When it comes to combined mileage, Nissan and Honda stand together with 31 mpg.
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata can seat five occupants on the inside comfortably. The base SE trim is basic, it comes with six-way manually adjustable front row seats with essentials premium cloth upholstery on the seats. Once you go up in the trims, you notice 8-way power-adjustable driver’s seats and 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat and sport front seats in the Sport 2.0T trim. The interiors are improved over last year's and the the material and build quality is much better as well.
The upholstery also improves with leatherette and leather being fitted as standard in the above seats and also comes with the availability of two-tone color schemes. If the premium package is added, you get much more like partial leather upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated front seats, rear air vents, dual-zone climate control, and an auto-dimming rearview mirror. There is also a large trunk volume available of 16.3 cu.ft, which can be increased by folding down the rear seats (60/40 configuration).
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Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Seating Capacity |
5 |
5 |
5 |
5 |
|
Front Row (Head/Shoulder/Legroom) |
40.1/57.9/45.5 |
39.1/58.6/42.5 |
38.8/58/41.6 |
40/56.4/45 |
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Rear Row (Head/Shoulder/Legroom) |
38/56.5/35.6 |
37/56.6/38.5 |
38.1/56.6/38.9 |
37.1/56.4/36.1 |
|
Cargo Capacity |
16.3 |
15.8 |
15.4 |
15.4 |
All the cars can seat 5 people. The most legroom in the front row is offered by the Hyundai Sonata with 45.5 inches of legroom. Following this is the Nissan Altima, the Honda accord, and then the Toyota Camry. When we look at the rear legroom, the least is offered by the Hyundai Sonata with the most being offered by the Toyota Camry at 38.9 inches. Few key features include-
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata comes with a 7-inch touchscreen on all trims except for the Limited 2.0T which comes with an 8-inch touchscreen. The bigger size touchscreen is available as an option on all the other trims. The system uses the Hyundai Blue Link Telematics system, which is easy to use and has all the basics including newly introduced smartphone integration via Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
There is also a six-speaker sound system in all trims and can be upgraded to a nine-speaker sound system (standard on limited 2.0T). However, navigation is not available on any of the trims. Some of the features are:
The Hyundai Sonata looks like a standard family sedan: it's not boring to look at, but is not a head-turner either. But, depending on the trim, the exterior features change. The base Sonata gets 16” wheels and even a lip spoiler. The Sport trims get a few sporty bits on the exterior with 17” wheels and dual exhaust with chrome tips. The front has a sporty look to it, with the wide grille and the sharp angular headlamps. The overall design does tend to grow on you, over time.
The Sport 2.0T trim gets 18” wheels which makes it look much sportier than earlier and Limited 2.0T trim gets to add a panoramic roof which is available as an option on the lower trims. Apart from this, there are a few accessories for the car that can be added on when you purchase the car, like mud flaps and few more items.
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Model |
Hyundai Sonata |
Honda Accord |
Toyota Camry |
Nissan Altima |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Curb weight (lbs) |
3252 |
3239 |
3240 |
3212 |
|
Length (in.) |
191.1 |
192.5 |
190.9 |
191.9 |
|
width (in.) |
73.4 |
72.8 |
71.7 |
72.0 |
|
height (in.) |
58.1 |
57.7 |
57.9 |
57.8 |
|
Ground Clearance (in) |
5.3 |
N/A |
6.1 |
N/A |
|
Wheelbase (in.) |
110.4 |
109.3 |
109.3 |
109.3 |
The above sedans are quite similar to each other in terms of all their dimensions, even though the Hyundai Sonata does ride a bit lower than the rest of them. Usually, the big difference comes in the form of curb weight, but this is not the case of the above sedans with the heaviest and lightest having only a 40-pound difference between them. Few key features include-
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has given the Hyundai Sonata a 5-star overall safety rating, the best rating a car can get. The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety has given the Hyundai Sonata Good scores, including awarding the car 2016 Top Safety Pick + in the Midsize car/4-door sedan segment. The Hyundai Sonata does come with many safety features. Some of them are:
The 2016 Nissan Altima is a sporty car overall. It is among the top picks when it comes to mid-size cars, and the Sonata gives the Altima a tough competition. The Altima is the faster car, but the Sonata has the most output on the base trims as well. The Altima has slightly larger proportions than the Sonata. In terms of braking, both the cars take the same distance to stop as well.
However, the Sonata is more affordable than the Altima. The Sonata is much more reliable as well. Coming to safety, the cars are similarly rated but the Sonata is better equipped in terms of safety features as well.
The 2016 Toyota Camry is the king of the segment, and for all obvious reasons. It is the all-rounder that does everything right. The Camry offers a spacious interior, with decent cargo space and a lot of standard features. It is slighty ahead of the Sonata in terms of performance but that does count. The Camry offers a on par fuel economy as well.
Against the Camry, the Sonata does not have much in its shed. The pricing is something that benefits the Sonata and the spacious front seating, but that's about it. The Camry has top-notch safety scores and high reliablity ratings, with user reviews praising on and on. The Camry is the better choice all in all.
The 2016 Honda Accord is slightly more expensive. For that extra money, it offers a premium interior, precise driving and handling characteristics and a great fuel economy. It has a lot of advanced safety features as well. In terms of performance as well, the Accord is ahead. The Accord offers a V6 that the Sonata does not.
The Accord however, has lower safety scores and is troubled with high maintenance and ownership costs. The Hyundai is more reliable as well. Between these two, the Hyundai is the better option.
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata has a vehicle for every person who wants one. Each trim comes with its own set of features, including the Eco trim, which is brilliant in performance. The car offers a good amount of comfort, technology features, and safety features to make us say this is a good buy for the segment.
