2023 Accord Vs. 2023 Sonata in Peoria, IL

2023 Honda Accord vs 2023 Hyundai Sonata

Despite the proliferation of compact and midsize SUVs, there's still a healthy market for midsize sedans. This has ensured that models such as the Honda Accord and Hyundai Sonata enjoy a competitive market among a wealth of American and foreign competitors. In this comparison, we will see how the 2023 Accord and 2023 Sonata stack up in the hunt for the best midsize sedan.

The 2023 Accord is an all-new model, heralding the 11th generation of Honda's popular nameplate. It has been comprehensively redesigned and re-engineered. In comparison, the 2023 Sonata is based on the eighth generation, which debuted in 2019. For 2023, it receives a few minor changes.

Which is the best midsize sedan? Let's compare the 2023 Accord and 2023 Sonata in terms of performance, safety features, and interior characteristics to solve this question. If you'd like to check out a 2023 Accord, our friendly team at Bob Lindsay Honda in Peoria, IL, is just a phone call away.

Interior Comparison

The 2023 Accord adopts four-door coupe-esque styling on the outside but still manages to beat the 2023 Sonata's 105 cubic foot cabin by a whisker. Both cars can seat up to five adults in comfort, but the Accord is again the winner regarding luggage space. It offers 16.7 cubic feet to the Sonata's 16 cubic feet.

You'll also find that the 2023 Accord's cabin looks and feels fresher and better than the 2023 Sonata. Remember that the 2023 Accord range receives a digital instrument cluster across the range, which the Sonata only offers on higher trim levels. They have dual-zone climate control, powered driver and front passenger seats, Apple CarPlay®, and Android Auto™ capable infotainment systems. While the 2023 Accord offers a 12.3-inch infotainment screen on hybrid variants, the 2023 Sonata's screen maxes out at 10.3 inches. The 2023 Accord also offers optional wireless phone charging, a heads-up display, and a 12-speaker Bose sound system.

Honda Accord Interior

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Hyundai Sonata Interior

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Performance Comparison

The 2023 Accord signals Honda's aggressive push towards hybridization. This is because only the bottom two trims come with a 192-horsepower 1.5-liter turbocharged engine. The four trims above are exclusively offered with the automaker's latest hybrid system. This combines a 2.0-liter Atkinson cycle four-cylinder with two electric motors. A system total of 204 horsepower is sent to the front wheels via a CVT gearbox, with potential 48 mpg fuel consumption figures attainable as well.

The base Sonata sees a 1.6-liter turbo four pushing 192 horsepower to the front wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission. There's also a hybrid variant that sees a 2.0-liter four-cylinder paired with an electric motor for a system total of 192 horsepower. Performance car fans may check out the Sonata N-Line. It offers 290 horsepower from a 2.5-liter turbocharged engine, albeit at a high fuel economy cost.

Safety Features Comparison

The 2023 Accord and 2023 Sonata pack impressive safety specifications. The cars come with 10 airbags, stability control, and forward collision warning. They also have automated emergency braking, lane departure warning, and lane-keeping assist. Furthermore, the 2023 Accord adds adaptive cruise control as a standard feature across the range.

Find the 2023 Accord in Peoria, IL

Unless you want a performance midsize sedan and don't care about anything else, the 2023 Accord ticks every box as the best midsize sedan in our shootout. It's got a great balance of performance and fuel economy, plus better space and tech than the 2023 Sonata. Why don't you head by Bob Lindsay Honda in Peoria, IL, and take a test drive? It will help you see why the 2023 Accord is already receiving great reviews.