2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan

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Rating8.0

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$27,750 - $35,300
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Nathan Dyer 

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Updated on November 3, 2023

ProsConsWhat's New

Sturdy build quality

Cheap plastics fill the cabin

The 2020 Sonata Hybrid was completely redesigned

Class-leading fuel economy

Road noise at higher speeds

Immersive ride quality

Ample set of convenience stuff for the price

Specs & Features

$27,750

price

192 hp @ 6000 rpm

horsepower

139 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm

torque

6-Speed Shiftable Automatic

transmission

2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A

engine

-

basic warranty

Overview

The 2020 Hyundai Sonata hybrid fares well in the midsize sedan segment. Adding $4,100 to the price of the standard gasoline variant, the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid carries a base price of MSRP $27,750, and is offered in 3 trims, reaching a price of MSRP $35,300 for its top trim. The engine on service here is a familiar 2.0L Inline-4 engine supported by a 1.62-kWh battery electric system. Mated to a 6-speed Automatic Transmission, it makes 192 horsepower and 139 lb-ft of torque. The combined fuel economy improves from 32 MPG on the standard gasoline variant to 47 MPG on the hybrid variant, making the increase in sticker price worth it. Performance of the Hyundai Sonata hybrid is very impressive, with the car accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 8.2 seconds. Hyundai offers 8 colors for the Sonata hybrid.

Buying Advice

Blue trim is a good choice for most people. Our recommendation is to upgrade to the Sonata Hybrid SEL trim bundled with the Winter Weather Package for the best value.

Trims

    Blue
    $27,750 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 192 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 139 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.6 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 52 mpg
    SE
    $29,900 onwards
    • 16-inch silver aluminum Wheels
    • AM/FM/HD
    • Manual front air conditioning
    • Premium cloth Seat trim
    SEL
    $29,900 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 192 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 139 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.7 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 47 mpg
    Limited
    $35,300 onwards
    • Engine: 2.0L 4cyl FWD 6A
    • Horsepower: 192 hp @ 6000 rpm hp
    • Torque: 139 lb.-ft. @ 5000 rpm
    • 0-60 mph: 7.8 sec
    • Top Speed: TBD mph
    • Fuel Economy Combined: 47 mpg

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Price

$27,750- $35,300

Engine

hybrid

Rating

8.03

Horsepower

202 hp @ 6000 rpm

Torque

181 lb.-ft. @ 4000 rpm

Capacity

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6.53

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hybrid

7.98

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hybrid

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2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's 0-60

    Car Name
    0-60 MPH
    Quarter Mile
    Top Speed
    SourceCompare
    7.6 sec--
    6.8 sec13.3 sec124 mph
    7.1 sec15.5 sec115 mph
    7.6 sec15.8 sec123 mph
    7.6 sec15.8 sec112 mph
    7.8 sec15.9 sec116 mph

    2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's MPG

      Car Name
      MPG City
      MPG Highway
      MPG Combined
      Fuel Tank Capacity
      Range (C/H)
      SourceCompare
      50 mpg54 mpg52 mpg13.2 gal.660/712.8 mi.
      51 mpg53 mpg52 mpg13.2 gal.673.2/699.6 mi.
      55 mpg49 mpg52 mpg10.6 gal.583/519.4 mi.
      48 mpg47 mpg48 mpg12.8 gal.614.4/601.6 mi.
      43 mpg41 mpg42 mpg14 gal.602/574 mi.
      40 mpg45 mpg42 mpg15.9 gal.636/715.5 mi.

      2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's dimensions

        Car Name
        Length
        Width
        Height
        Ground Clearance
        Wheelbase
        SourceCompare
        192.9 in.73.2 in.56.9 in.5.3 in.111.8 in.
        198.1 in.74.4 in.57.7 in.3.8 in.112.2 in.
        192.2 in.73.3 in.57.1 in.5.8 in.111.4 in.
        192.1 in.72.4 in.56.9 in.5.7 in.111.2 in.
        191.8 in.75.2 in.58 in.-112.2 in.
        191.1 in.73.2 in.57.5 in.5.1 in.110.4 in.

        2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's trunk space

          Car Name
          Trunk Capacity
          Passenger Volume
          Max Trunk Volume
          SourceCompare
          16 cu.ft.104.4 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.8 cu.ft.83.1 cu.ft.
          13.4 cu.ft.104.8 cu.ft.13.4 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.97.6 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.
          12 cu.ft.102.1 cu.ft.5.2 cu.ft.
          15.1 cu.ft.99.9 cu.ft.-

          2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's cargo space

            Car Name
            Cargo Volume
            Cargo Volume w/ Seat Area
            Max Cargo Volume
            Bed Length
            SourceCompare
            15.5 cu.ft.16 cu.ft.15.5 cu.ft.-
            -16.7 cu.ft.--
            11 cu.ft.15.1 cu.ft.11 cu.ft.-
            -15.1 cu.ft.--
            5.2 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.5.2 cu.ft.-
            83.1 cu.ft.12 cu.ft.83.1 cu.ft.67 ft.

            2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid Sedan vs competitor's towing capacity

              Car Name
              Payload Capacity
              Weight
              SourceCompare
              1194 lbs.3325 lbs.
              999 lbs.4380 lbs.
              -3695 lbs.
              1177 lbs.3327 lbs.
              -3496 lbs.
              925 lbs.3472 lbs.

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