The Sonata and the Accord both offer various powertrain options, starting with their standard engines that do a good job of balancing power and efficiency, each offering 192 horsepower.

When it comes to more exciting drives, though, the Accord doesn’t have an engine that can match the available 2.5L Turbo engine the Sonata offers:

The Hyundai Sonata's 2.5L Turbo engine produces 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque for swift acceleration and sporty driving. At most, the Honda Accord produces 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque with its 1.5L engine with turbocharger. So, if you’re looking for more oomph where it counts, the Sonata is the right choice for you.

While the Accord has a rearview camera to help with when backing in and out of spaces, you can let the Sonata do that automatically with its available Remote Smart Parking Assist. Push a button on the smart key, and it can navigate itself in and out of a parking spot. That way, you don’t have to worry about opening the door in a tight spot or steering the vehicle into a narrow space yourself.

That’s just one of many safety features the Sonata offers that the Accord doesn’t. Others include:

• Rear Occupant Alert
• Safe Exit Warning
• Available Highway Driving Assist

All these features help give you more confidence when embarking on any drive.

Inside each sedan’s cabin, you’ll find a few similarities. For starters, a touchscreen multimedia system serves as a central display in the Sonata and the Accord. Here, you can integrate your smartphone via Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ as well as Bluetooth® technologies.

Still, there’s a major difference between these two models. The Hyundai Sonata has standard wireless smartphone integration. However, unless you upgrade to one of the higher hybrid trim levels in the Honda Accord, you’ll need to remember to pack a cord.

When measuring their infotainment touchscreen displays, the Sonata runs away with the competition thanks to its 12.3-inch screen that outshines the Accord’s screen at seven inches. Still, this is just the beginning for the Hyundai Sonata; its curved panoramic display provides a second large display: the 12.3-inch driver information cluster, compared to the Honda’s 10.2-inch Driver Information Interface. With the expansive display real estate in the Sonata, you’ll enjoy a totally immersive digital experience!

Regardless, with the available Bose® 12-speaker Premium Sound System in either model, you can transform the cabin of your sedan into your private concert hall.