
The new Sonata banks on swoopy lines and fuel economy to draw shoppers away from the class leaders.
Of all its competitors, it seems geared the most at the highly-rated Ford Fusion, which was refurbished for 2010 with a new interior, a bolder grille and neater dynamics.
The Nissan Altima’s also close kin, with big interior room and probably the best handling of all these four-doors, though its interior lacks the panache of the Sonata.
The large Honda Accord still has an elusive quality feel that few cars can match, though its styling has not aged as well as Honda may have hoped.
Finally, the Camry and Malibu are the conservative choices here, with an emphasis on quieter, more luxurious transportation.
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Quick Specs | ||||
The 2011 Hyundai Sonata takes some smart styling and performance risks to raise its profile. |
The 2011 Ford Fusion comes in a few finely developed flavors; Sport, Hybrid and base are a few of the best tastes. |
The 2011 Toyota Camry isn’t at the leading edge in any way, but it remains one of the smartest mid-size sedan picks. |
The 2010 Chevrolet Malibu remains one of the strongest players in the mid-size sedan segments, though its rivals are certainly worth a look. |
The 2010 Nissan Altima remains one of the sportier choices among mid-size sedans, though if interior space matters, it might not feel as roomy as rivals. |
MSRP From | ||||
$19,395 | $19,850 | $20,195 | $21,825 | $19,900 |
Gas Mileage | ||||
22 MPG City / 39 MPG Hwy | 17 MPG City / 36 MPG Hwy | 20 MPG City / 35 MPG Hwy | 22 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy | 18 MPG City / 33 MPG Hwy |
Engine | ||||
Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas I4 | Gas 4-Cyl | Gas I4 |
EPA Class | ||||
Large Cars | Mid-Size Sedan | Mid-Size | Midsize | Midsize |
Style Name | ||||
4-Door Sedan 2.4L Manual GLS *Ltd Avail* | 4-Door Sedan S FWD | 4-Door Sedan I4 Manual (SE) | 4-Door Sedan LS w/1LS | 4-Door Sedan I4 CVT 2.5 |
Drivetrain | ||||
Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
Passenger Capacity | ||||
5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
Passenger Doors | ||||
N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Body Style | ||||
4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan | 4 Door Sedan |
Transmission | ||||
Manual w/OD | Manual | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD | Continuously Variable |
Detailed Spec Comparison | ||||
2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2011 Ford Fusion | 2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2011 Toyota Camry | 2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Chevrolet Malibu | 2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Nissan Altima |