Toyota Corolla vs. Hyundai Sonata Review

Cost
The destination charge is a standard charge for transporting the vehicle from its point of origin to the dealer. It costs about the same to get the Hyundai Sonata to the dealership as the Toyota Corolla. In terms of gas mileage, the Toyota has the Hyundai Sonata beat. The Sonata pales in comparison to the Toyota Corolla as far as gas mileage. When it comes to MSRP, the Toyota Corolla costs tremendously less than the Sonata.

Utility
The Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai can accommodate the same number of passengers. Towing is considerably more the Toyota Corolla's forte than it is the Hyundai's.

Convenience
The Toyota Corolla's fuel tank will need to be replenished a little more often than the unit in the Hyundai Sonata.

Comfort
Taller drivers will significantly enjoy the extra head room in the Hyundai's front cabin compared to the Toyota Corolla. The ampler interior dimensions of the Hyundai Sonata make it substantially roomier for your passengers than the Corolla.

Dimensions
The Sonata is tremendously more bulky than the Toyota Corolla. Your wallet will hurt more every time you fill up the Hyundai Sonata than the Toyota because of its larger tank. The Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai Sonata compete for the same parking spaces.

Performance
Regarding horsepower, the Hyundai packs quite a punch and will knock the Toyota Corolla down a few rungs. However, note that high horsepower engines often command higher insurance premiums.

Handling
With their similar turning circles, the Toyota Corolla and the Hyundai Sonata most certainly handle roughly the same into and out of tight spots.

Drivetrain
The Hyundai has a more sizeable engine than the Toyota Corolla. Keep in mind that smaller engines are often cheaper to fix, but smaller engines can be stressed more. The Hyundai packs quite a wallop compared to the Toyota when it comes to torque, which is roughly equivalent to acceleration.

Warranty
The basic warranty that comes with the Corolla isn't quite as generous as the Hyundai's.