2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan

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$26,000 - $38,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on January 31, 2024

ProsConsWhat's New

Excellent fuel economy.

Less cargo space compared to the gas-powered counterpart.

Fully redesigned for 2016.

Spacious and high-quality interior.

Less rear headroom compared to rivals.

Feature-rich base trims.

Silent cabin and comfortable ride quality.

Specs & Features

$26,000

price

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $4,250 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $26,000 and is offered in 2 trims, reaching a price of MSRP of $30,100 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L Inline-4 engine supported by a 38-kW motor and 270V electric system. Mated to a 6-Speed Automatic transmission, it makes 193 horsepower and 140 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 30 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 42 MPG, making the increase in sticker price worth it. The performance of the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid hybrid remains at par with the gasoline variant, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.3 seconds. Hyundai offers the same 7 colors for the Hyundai Sonata Hybrid.

Buying Advice

The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is available in three trim options with a single powertrain choice. Among them, we recommend the higher-end Limited trim as it is much more luxurious and feature-rich compared to the base trim.

Trims

    Base
    $26,000 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • 17-inch silver painted aluminum wheels
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Navigation system
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    • Siriusxm AM/FM/Satellite
    SE
    $26,000 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl 6A
    • Horsepower: 193 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 8.1 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 42 mpg
    Limited
    $30,100 onwards
    • 17-inch aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support

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Price

$26,000- $38,600

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.84

Horsepower

202 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

Capacity

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375 lb.-ft.

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129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

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235 lb.-ft. @ 1000 rpm

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156 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

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2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    8.1 sec--
    6.3 sec12.9 sec124 mph
    7.2 sec15.6 sec117 mph
    7.4 sec15.7 sec100 mph
    8 sec16.1 sec123 mph
    8.6 sec-108 mph

    2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      38 mpg44 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.636/699.6 mi.
      47 mpg46 mpg46 mpg13 gal.611/598 mi.
      44 mpg41 mpg42 mpg14 gal.594/553.5 mi.
      43 mpg39 mpg41 mpg17 gal.731/663 mi.
      36 mpg40 mpg38 mpg17.2 gal.619.2/688 mi.
      28 mpg32 mpg30 mpg15.1 gal.422.8/483.2 mi.

      2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        191.1 in.73.4 in.57.9 in.5.1 in.110.4 in.
        196.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.7 in.111.4 in.
        191.8 in.72.9 in.58 in.6 in.112.2 in.
        190.9 in.71.7 in.57.9 in.6.1 in.109.3 in.
        190.7 in.72 in.57.1 in.5.1 in.110 in.

        2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          13.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.
          13.1 cu.ft.102.7 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.
          10.8 cu.ft.102.2 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.
          11.6 cu.ft.102.9 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.

          2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            9.7 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.-
            12.2 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.12.2 cu.ft.254 ft.
            83.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.12.3 cu.ft.-
            82 cu.ft.13.1 cu.ft.82 cu.ft.-
            72 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.10.8 cu.ft.-
            23.3 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.-

            2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              -3787 lbs.
              -3496 lbs.
              1067 lbs.4312 lbs.
              -3457 lbs.
              -3615 lbs.
              925 lbs.3485 lbs.

              2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan Sedan Problems, Issues, Complaints, Recalls, and which year to avoid?

              5

              Recalls

              4

              Investigations

              130

              Complaints
              Overall Safety Rating
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