2026 head-to-head · Large Car
2026 Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2026 Honda Accord (32 MPG) costs about $1,453 a year to fuel and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata (32 MPG) about $1,453.
Your numbers
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Honda Accord
- Hyundai Sonata
Side by side
| Honda Accord | Hyundai Sonata | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,453 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,453 |
| 32 MPG | Combined efficiency | 32 MPG |
| 29 MPG | City | 28 MPG |
| 37 MPG | Highway | 38 MPG |
| 106 cu ft | Passenger volume | 104 cu ft |
| 17 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 276 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 281 g/mi |
| 6/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 6/10 |
| Gas | Powertrain | Gas |
| Regular gasoline | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 1.5L 4-cyl turbo | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| CVT | Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata across model years
- Honda Accord
- Hyundai Sonata
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Honda Accord has more cargo space (17 vs. 16 cu ft).
Among 24 2026 large cars, the Honda Accord ranks 9th and the Hyundai Sonata 8th for lowest fuel cost.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to fuel the 2026 Honda Accord vs. the Hyundai Sonata per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,453 for the Honda Accord and $1,453 for the Hyundai Sonata.
Which has more cargo space?
The Honda Accord, with 17 cu ft of luggage volume versus 16 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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