2013 Hyundai Sonata vs 2013 Toyota Camry

2013 Hyundai Sonata

2013 Toyota Camry

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4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited	22	34	$25,790	$27,595
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic Limited w/Wine Int	22	34	$25,790	$27,595
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.0T Automatic SE	22	34	$23,727	$25,095
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS	24	35	$20,010	$20,895
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic GLS PZEV	24	35	$20,010	$20,895
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited	24	35	$24,170	$25,845
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited PZEV	24	35	$24,170	$25,845
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited PZEV w/Wine Int	24	35	$24,170	$25,845
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic Limited w/Wine Int	24	35	$24,170	$25,845
Sonata 4-Door Sedan 2.4L Automatic SE	24	35	$22,277	$23,545
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan	36	40	$24,248	$25,650
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited	36	40	$28,674	$30,550
Sonata Hybrid 4-Door Sedan Limited w/Panoramic Sunroof Pkg	36	40	$28,674	$30,550

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4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic L

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic L	25	35	$20,345	$22,235
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic LE	25	35	$20,753	$22,680
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic SE	25	35	$21,294	$23,400
Camry 4-Door Sedan I4 Automatic XLE	25	35	$22,618	$24,855
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic SE	21	31	$24,807	$27,260
Camry 4-Door Sedan V6 Automatic XLE	21	31	$27,723	$30,465
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan LE	43	39	$24,049	$26,140
Camry Hybrid 4-Door Sedan XLE	40	38	$25,456	$27,670

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$25,790

$20,345

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$27,595

$22,235

Monthly Payment Estimate

$460 / month

$371 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

8.6

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7.6

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TCC’s Bottom Line

With a standout design; perky performance; great gas mileage; and exceptional value for the money, the 2013 Hyundai Sonata is one of the best buys among mid-size sedans.

The 2013 Toyota Camry is no standout for design, but it's more than ever the sensible pick for those who value comfort, value, and frugality above all else.

TCC Likes

Smooth yet daring design
Good mpg in all trims
Strong value for the money

Cockpit is clearly laid out
Standard Bluetooth across the board
Ten standard airbags

TCC Dislikes

Steering requires too many adjustments
Firm, flat seats
Ride harshness (SE)

Base front seats need more support
Rear seatback doesn't fold flat
Still feels like an appliance

Fuel Economy

City

22 mpg

25 mpg

Highway

34 mpg

35 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Large Cars

Midsize

Interior Dimensions

Second Hip Room (in)

54.9

54.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

57.9

58.0

Passenger Volume (ft³)

103.8

102.7

Second Head Room (in)

37.2

38.1

Second Shoulder Room (in)

56.7

56.6

Front Leg Room (in)

45.5

41.6

Passenger Capacity

Front Hip Room (in)

55.2

54.5

Second Leg Room (in)

34.6

38.9

Front Head Room (in)

38.2

38.8

Exterior Dimensions

Track Width, Front (in)

62.5

62.4

Min Ground Clearance (in)

5.5

6.1

Length, Overall (in)

189.8

189.2

Height, Overall (in)

57.9

Track Width, Rear (in)

62.5

62.0

Wheelbase (in)

110.0

109.3

Liftover Height (in)

- TBD -

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

72.2

71.7

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

16.4

15.4

Brakes

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.2 x - TBD -

11.0 x - TBD -

Brake Type

Pwr-Assisted

Pwr

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.8 x - TBD -

11.65 x - TBD -

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

18.5

17.0

Steering

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)

N/A

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

14.5

16.7

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

35.8

36.7

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

2.94

3.2

Tires

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P225/45R18

P205/65R16

Spare Tire Size

T125/80D16

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P225/45R18

P205/65R16

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)

100

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)

1000

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3452

3190

Wheels

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

- TBD -

Front Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Rear Wheel Size (in)

18 x 7.5

16 x 6.5

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Steel

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)

2.8

4.7

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

- TBD -

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

110

- TBD -

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

269 @ 1750-4500

170 @ 4100

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.0L/122

2.5L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

274 @ 6000

178 @ 6000

Engine Type

Turbocharged Gas I4

Gas I4

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.772

0.608

First Gear Ratio (:1)

4.212

3.300

Clutch Size (in)

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.800

1.420

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.000

0.713

Trans Description Cont. Again

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.385

4.148

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.637

1.900

Trans Order Code

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

2.885

3.634

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.386

1.000

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Summary

Vehicle Name

Hyundai Sonata

Toyota Camry

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)

N/A

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)

0.9

0.95

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)

N/A

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)

0.6

0.63

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Emissions

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

7 (2012)

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

7.1

6.6

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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