2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan

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Rating8.1

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$26,000 - $38,600
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on September 26, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Commodious and comfortable interior

Brake pedal is overly responsive

Updated touchscreen unit

Polished and refined ride quality

Some rivals offer more powerful powertrains and faster acceleration

Apple CarPlay and Android Auto

Intuitive infotainment unit and excellent crash test scores

Some interior materials have unsatisfactory quality levels

HD Radio and Blue link telematics services

Specs & Features

$26,000

price

193 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 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $4,400 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the Sonata Hybrid hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $26,000 and is offered in 3 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $30,100 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L Inline-4 engine supported by a 270-volt 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 29 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 42 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the Sonata Hybrid hybrid also improves here, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 7.9 seconds. Hyundai offers the same 14 colors for the Sonata Hybrid hybrid. The Sonata Hybrid mainly competes against the Ford Fusion Hybrid, the Toyota Camry Hybrid, and the Chevrolet Malibu Hybrid. 

Buying Advice

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid is a powerful as well as efficient option in its segment. It is available in two trims and we suggest going for the well-equipped base trim that offers excellent value.

Trims

    SE
    $26,000 onwards
    • Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    Limited
    $30,100 onwards
    • 17-inch aluminum Wheels
    • Driver Lumbar support
    Base
    $34,600 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 202 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 39 mpg

Compare to similar cars

Price

$22,200- $36,090

Engine

Gasoline

Rating

7.25

Horsepower

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

5

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$27,875

hybrid

7.18

124 hp @ 5000 rpm

375 lb.-ft.

5

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$22,610- $38,750

Gasoline

8.39

175 hp @ 6000 rpm

175 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm

5

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$21,680- $30,975

Gasoline

7.8

160 hp @ 5700 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 2500 rpm

5

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$17,895- $28,995

Gasoline

7.24

150 hp @ 5000 rpm

184 lb.-ft. @ 1400 rpm

5

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$25,675- $31,010

hybrid

7.66

188 hp @ 6000 rpm

129 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$25,995- $35,210

hybrid

8.03

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

271 lb.-ft. @ 1770 rpm

5

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$21,600- $34,350

Gasoline

7.61

185 hp @ 6000 rpm

178 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

5

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$26,695- $39,995

Gasoline

6.88

268 hp @ 5600 rpm

258 lb.-ft. @ 2000 rpm

5

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$26,000- $38,600

hybrid

8.07

202 hp @ 6000 rpm

140 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

5

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2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.8 sec--
    6.1 sec12.7 sec116 mph
    6.3 sec--
    6.8 sec13.3 sec122 mph
    7.2 sec15.8 sec114 mph
    7.2 sec15.6 sec117 mph

    2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      39 mpg45 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.620.1/715.5 mi.
      49 mpg47 mpg48 mpg15.8 gal.774.2/742.6 mi.
      49 mpg43 mpg46 mpg13 gal.637/559 mi.
      43 mpg41 mpg42 mpg14 gal.602/574 mi.
      39 mpg46 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.-
      42 mpg38 mpg40 mpg17 gal.714/646 mi.

      2017 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.
        194.1 in.72.8 in.57.5 in.5.8 in.109.3 in.
        193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.5 in.111.4 in.
        193.8 in.73 in.57.6 in.6 in.111.4 in.
        193.7 in.73.2 in.57.9 in.5.4 in.112 in.

        2017 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.
          14.4 cu.ft.95.8 cu.ft.148.9 cu.ft.
          16.3 cu.ft.106.1 cu.ft.104.6 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.80.3 cu.ft.
          16 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.93.8 cu.ft.
          15.9 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.72.9 cu.ft.

          2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            84.2 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.13.3 cu.ft.-
            -15.7 cu.ft.--
            148.9 cu.ft.14.4 cu.ft.148.9 cu.ft.60 ft.
            72.9 cu.ft.15.9 cu.ft.72.9 cu.ft.-
            9.9 cu.ft.11.6 cu.ft.10 cu.ft.110 ft.
            46.2 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.46.2 cu.ft.-

            2017 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Towing Capacity
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              --3497 lbs.
              1000 lbs.-3431 lbs.
              1000 lbs.1091 lbs.3263 lbs.
              --3108 lbs.
              --3486 lbs.
              -1067 lbs.4312 lbs.

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