2024 Hyundai Elantra vs. 2024 Sonata

While the Elantra and Sonata are both leading cars in their class, let’s dive a little deeper into their differences so you can find the one that perfectly suits your needs.

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2024 Hyundai Elantra

The 2024 Elantra is a great four-door compact sedan that stands out from other cars in its category. Let’s look at how its performance, features, technology, and safety make it a great vehicle to consider.

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Performance

The Elantra features four available trims, each with its own power and performance capabilities: The SE, SEL, N Line, and Limited.

The standard SE trim includes a 147-horsepower 2.0L 4-cylinder engine. This engine allows the Elantra SE to get 32 city and 41 highway MPG and a combined 36 MPG. The Elantra was designed for fuel efficiency. Even the sporty N Line trim, with its 201 horsepower, gets a combined 31 MPG. 

Speaking of N Line, this trim option is where you find the most powerful Elantra capabilities. The 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine and 18-inch alloy wheels give the N Line a sporty look with a race-inspired style. The 7-speed DCT with paddle shifters ensures you feel like you’re on the race track every time you step into the N Line sport seats and get behind the wheel.

Trim Features

The four available trims on the Elantra each include its own great features and capabilities.

• Elantra SE — This standard trim is anything but standard. With an 8-inch color touchscreen display and wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, you’ll always have your favorite apps at your fingertips. You’ll also get great standard safety features like Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist and Blind-Spot Collision Warning. The SE trim starts at $21,625.

• Elantra SEL—The SEL is a step up from the SE with a larger infotainment display. It includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster display. You’ll also get great features like the hands-free smart trunk release. The SEL starts at $23,575.

• Elantra N Line—The N Line is the sporty option in the Elantra lineup. It is also the most powerful trim option available, with 201 horsepower thanks to a 1.6L Turbo GDI 4-cylinder engine. N Line sport seats make you feel like you’re on the racetrack whenever you get behind the wheel. It’s available now at our dealership starting at $28,465.

• Elantra Limited—The Limited trim combines power and sophistication. It includes a powerful and smooth-sounding Bose Premium Audio sound system. You also get the Hyundai Digital Key 2 for easy vehicle access even without your keys. H-Tex leatherette-trimmed seats add luxury to your vehicle. It starts at $27,065.

Technology

Hyundai loves to pack many great features into its vehicles, and the Elantra is no exception. Not only does it have a large infotainment screen with an available 10.25-inch touchscreen color display, but it also offers the best connectivity with wireless Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.

The all-new Hyundai Digital Key 2 lets you add your vehicle to your Apple Wallet. With your car and your phone linked, you can open your car doors with the touch of your iPhone or Apple Watch next to the door handle. You can also remotely start your vehicle with your phone. Never worry about leaving your keys at home again; the Digital Key 2 always keeps you connected to your Elantra!

Wireless device charging, Bose Premium Audio, and Bluelink+ connectivity round out the impressive suite of tech features available on the 2024 Hyundai Elantra!

Safety

Hyundai has some of the highest-rated vehicles for safety in the industry. Pair that with the industry-leading warranty, and you have a vehicle you can feel confident about whenever you get behind the wheel.

The Elantra was named a 2024 IIHS Top Safety Pick, and it’s easy to see why, thanks to the Hyundai SmartSense safety features included with every Hyundai.

Great safety features like Parking Collision-Avoidance Assist, High Beam Assist, Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist with Pedestrian Detection, Driver Attention Warning, Lane Keeping Assist, Smart Cruise Control, and more keep you and others safe on the road.

2024 Hyundai Sonata

Let’s check out the 2024 Hyundai Sonata and see what it offers compared to the Elantra. Is the Sonata the right vehicle for you?

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Performance

The Sonata is available in both gas and hybrid models, with great trims available for each, making it easy to find the right one for your needs. The gas engine has the SEL and N Line trims, while the Hybrid model comes in SEL Hybrid or Limited Hybrid.

For the gas-powered Sonata, the SEL trim gets amazing gas mileage. It has a 191-horsepower 2.5L MPI/GDI 4-cylinder engine and two available drivetrains: FWD and AWD. The FWD version gets slightly better fuel economy at 29 MPG combined, but the AWD version also gets a fantastic 28 MPG combined. The N Line is the sportier model and can achieve 290 horsepower thanks to a 2.5L Turbo MPI/GDI 4-cylinder engine. It gets a combined MPG of 27.

For the Hybrid versions, the SEL Hybrid and Limited Hybrid take full advantage of the hybrid gas/electric engine for an astounding 47 MPG combined. Both trims feature a 192-horsepower gas/electric combined 2.0L GDI Hybrid engine.

Trim Features

The Sonata’s four available trims, two each for the gas and hybrid models, include fantastic features for a comfortable ride.

• Sonata SEL—This balanced trim has lots of great features, including a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment display. It also includes Bluelink, Hyundai’s Connected Car System, which lets you view important vehicle information on your phone’s app. Heated front seats bring comfort into the driver's seat on cold days. The SEL starts at $27,500.

• Sonata N Line— The N Line is for people who love speed and the thrill of the racetrack. This performance-minded trim includes a 290-horsepower 2.5L Turbo MPI/GDI 4-cylinder engine and an N 8-speed Wet Dual Clutch Transmission with paddle shifters. The N Line’s 19-inch alloy wheels help it stand out compared to other compact sedans in its class. It starts at $34,950.

• Sonata SEL Hybrid—This hybrid trim features great technology like the Hyundai Digital Key 2, wireless device charging, and a nice leather-wrapped steering wheel. With 47 combined MPG, you’ll go farther with less fuel. The SEL Hybrid starts at $30,800.

• Sonata Limited Hybrid—Try the Limited Hybrid trim for a luxury hybrid option. Like the SEL, this trim gets a fantastic 47 MPG combined. You also get great luxury features like leather seating and a panoramic sunroof. The Limited Hybrid trim starts at $37,200.

Technology

You know Hyundai loves to show off its technology, so let’s take a look at what the 2024 Sonata includes inside. First, let’s talk about the huge infotainment screen. The Sonata has a panoramic curved display combining a 12.3-inch touchscreen with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster—that’s a combined screen size of over 24 inches! It’s an easy and accessible way to view your vehicle information and infotainment screen.

Next, let’s talk about Hyundai Pay, the latest technological innovation that lets you pay for parking from the convenience of your vehicle. Hyundai Pay is available on the Sonata N Line and the Sonata Hybrid Limited. It’s an in-car payment system that lets you store your credit card information in your vehicle and then pay for parking at affiliated parking lots and garages through Parkopedia. Don’t worry about having change for the meter; Hyundai just made parking easier.

Safety

The 2024 Sonata has all the great safety features you’ve come to expect from Hyundai. The SmartSense safety features included in every Sonata have earned it a 2024 IIHs Top Safety Pick award for midsize cars and 4-door sedans.

What are those safety features? It has smart options like Safe Exit Warning, Lane Following Assist, Highway Driving Assist, Rear Occupant Alert, Blind-Spot View Monitors, and many more. You never have to worry when you sit behind the wheel of a Sonata; it’s a best-in-class vehicle for safety and comfort.

Visit Chris Crain Hyundai in Conway

Do you still need help deciding between the 2024 Elantra and 2024 Sonata? We can help! 

Visit us at Chris Crain Hyundai in Conway, Arkansas, to check out our selection of new Hyundai vehicles. We’re located at 1003 Museum Rd. in Conway, Arkansas. You can even test drive our vehicles to find the right one before you make a purchasing decision. 

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