Hyundai has two great sedans in its lineup. The 2021 Elantra is a sporty small sedan, and the Sonata is a sleek midsize sedan. Both of these Hyundai’s have a long list of standard features, come with advanced safety features, and offer the latest technology. Here is a comparison of the 2021 Elantra and the 2021 Sonata.
The Exterior Features
The Sonata and Elantra have slightly different exterior looks, but they share several features. Both come with LED taillights, heated side exterior mirrors with integrated LED turn signals, LED daytime running lights, and alloy wheels. Both are four-door sedans, but the Elantra is narrower than the Sonata. Even though it gained some length for the 2021 model, the Elantra is slightly shorter than the Sonata.
The Engine and Performance
The Elantra SE, SEL, and Limited models all come standard with a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine with 147 horsepower. The new N Line has a 1.6-liter turbo four-cylinder with 201 horsepower, and the N trim has an even more powerful 2.0-liter four-cylinder that puts out 275 horsepower. The hybrid model will have a 1.6-liter gas engine and an electric motor.
Power for the Sonata comes from a four-cylinder gas engine with 191 horsepower. A turbo four-cylinder gas engine with 180 horsepower is optional, and you can also opt for the hybrid version of the Sonata. It has a 2.0-liter four-cylinder gas engine and an electric motor that combines to generate 192 horsepower.
The Technology Highlights
Both the Elantra and the Sonata come standard with an 8-inch touch screen and Bluetooth. The Elantra comes standard with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while the Sonata has the standard wired version. A 10.25-inch touch screen is optional for either sedan, and you can also get navigation, an upgraded stereo system, and wireless device charging. An eight-speaker stereo is optional for the Elantra, and the Sonata has an upgraded 12-speaker stereo available.
The Safety Features
Every Sonata and Elantra comes standard with forward collision warning, automatic braking, and pedestrian detection. The Sonata also has adaptive cruise control, lane-departure warning, and lane-keep assist, along with a driver attention warning system. The Elantra also comes standard with a blind-spot monitor, rear cross-traffic alert, and offers adaptive cruise control as an option. Both the Sonata and the Elantra offer rear automatic braking. If you choose the Sonata, you can get a surround-view monitor and Hyundai’s Smart Parking Assist system if you bump up to the Limited trim.
The N Line Elantra
The Elantra is the sportier sedan of the two, and it’s made even sportier with the N Line model. This comes with a peppy turbo engine, a six-speed manual transmission, unique 19-inch wheels, a sport-tuned suspension, and sport-tuned steering. The N Line also has extra bolstering for the front seats, and the cabin features sporty touches such as a three-spoke steering wheel and a red stripe on the shifter.
The Hyundai Elantra and Sonata might have some of the same basic features, but these are two very different sedans. The Elantra offers a sporty trim, and the Sonata provides better fuel economy. You decide which one is best for you and come visit us at Crain Hyundai of Fayetteville.
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