2019 head-to-head · Midsize Car
2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid
MPG, range and what each one really costs you to fuel, from official EPA ratings and recalculated with your own gas and electricity prices.
FWD · 2.0L 4-cyl · 6-speed dual-clutch · 99 MPGe + 39 MPG
On fuel costs these two are nearly tied. Driving 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, the most efficient 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid (99 MPGe + 39 MPG) costs about $1,038 a year to fuel and the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid (44 MPG) about $1,057.
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Fuel cost over 10 years
- Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Side by side
| Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid | Toyota Avalon Hybrid | |
|---|---|---|
| $1,038 | Your annual fuel cost | $1,057 |
| 99 MPGe + 39 MPG | Combined efficiency | 44 MPG |
| 99 MPGe / 37 MPG | City | 43 MPG |
| 100 MPGe / 42 MPG | Highway | 44 MPG |
| 34 kWh | Electricity use (kWh/100 mi) | — |
| 600 mi | Driving range | — |
| 28 mi | All-electric range | — |
| 106 cu ft | Passenger volume | 103 cu ft |
| 10 cu ft | Cargo volume | 16 cu ft |
| 100 g/mi | Tailpipe CO₂ (g/mi) | 201 g/mi |
| 10/10 | EPA fuel economy score | 10/10 |
| 10/10 | EPA greenhouse gas score | 10/10 |
| 2.7 hrs | Charge time at 240V | — |
| Plug-in hybrid | Powertrain | Hybrid |
| Regular gas + electricity | Fuel | Regular gasoline |
| 2.0L 4-cyl | Engine / motor | 2.5L 4-cyl |
| 6-speed dual-clutch | Transmission | CVT |
| FWD | Drivetrain | FWD |
✓ marks the better value. EPA scores run 1–10 (10 is best). Volumes come from the EPA interior volume index and aren't published for every body style.
Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs Toyota Avalon Hybrid across model years
- Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid
- Toyota Avalon Hybrid
Annual fuel cost of the most efficient configuration of each model year, at your prices. Click a point to open that year.
How they differ
Per EPA interior volume figures, the Toyota Avalon Hybrid has more cargo space (16 vs. 10 cu ft).
Among 68 2019 midsize cars, the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid ranks 14th and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid 16th for lowest fuel cost.
The powertrains differ: the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is a plug-in hybrid, while the Toyota Avalon Hybrid is a full hybrid.
Frequently asked questions
Which is more fuel-efficient, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid or the 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid?
Measured by cost to drive, the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. The Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid is rated 99 MPGe + 39 MPG combined and the Toyota Avalon Hybrid 44 MPG (EPA, most efficient configuration of each).
How much does it cost to fuel the 2019 Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid vs. the Toyota Avalon Hybrid per year?
At 15,000 miles a year with 18¢/kWh electricity and $3.10/gal regular gas, about $1,038 for the Hyundai Sonata Plug-in Hybrid and $1,057 for the Toyota Avalon Hybrid.
Which has more cargo space?
The Toyota Avalon Hybrid, with 16 cu ft of luggage volume versus 10 cu ft (EPA interior volume index).
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