2019 Hyundai Sonata vs. Ford Fusion | Paducah, KY

Engine Power

Both the Sonata and Fusion come standard with a four-cylinder engine. However, the Sonata's 2.4-liter engine is rated at 185 horsepower and 178 lb-ft of torque, while the Fusion's 2.5-liter engine only makes 175 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque.

Fuel Efficiency

Even though the Sonata's engine is more powerful than the Fusion's, it is still more fuel efficient by a significant margin. The Sonata's engine delivers an EPA-estimated 26 mpg city, 35 mpg highway, and 29 mpg combined.* With the Fusion, drivers get an average 21 mpg city, 31 mpg highway, and 25 mpg combined.

The Sonata also comes with a larger fuel tank. With an 18.5-gallon tank and 35 mpg average on the highway, you can drive nearly 650 miles on one tank of gas. The Fusion will run empty after 500 miles.

Cargo Volume

If you carry a lot of things in the trunk, you want a car that delivers the most cargo space. The Sonata's trunk offers 16.3 cubic feet of space, while the Fusion's only has 16 cubic feet.

Passenger Space

If you are a tall driver, you need the Sonata. It comes with 40.4 inches of front headroom. In the Fusion, you only have 39.2 inches. The Sonata also comes with more space for your legs: 45.5 inches, compared to only 44.3 inches in the Fusion. The Sonata is also slightly wider, with 55.3 inches of space for your hips versus 55 inches in the Fusion.

Value

Why pay more than you have to? Get more power, better fuel economy, more driver space, and more cargo volume for less. The Sonata has a lower starting MSRP than the Fusion, and its 10-year/100,000-mile warranty will ensure the Sonata runs for far longer than the Fusion will.

From power to efficiency to roominess to cost, the Sonata outdoes the Fusion. Find the 2019 Sonata at Linwood Hyundai. 

*2019 Sonata SE: 25 City/35 Hwy/29 Combined. 2019 Sonata Sport/Limited: 25 City/35 Hwy/28 Combined. 2019 Sonata Limited 2.0T: 23 City/32 Hwy/26 Combined. 2019 Sonata Eco: 28 City/37 Hwy/31 Combined. EPA estimates. For comparison only. Your actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits and vehicle's condition.