With their dynamic performance, sleek style, and innovative technologies, the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and 2024 Hyundai Sonata sedans are crafted to captivate. The compact Elantra and the spacious mid-size Sonata, with their distinctive designs and engines, cater to varying preferences. To help you decide which modern sedan has the amenities and efficiency you desire, the team at Sid Dillon Hyundai in Lincoln, NE, has put together this 2024 Hyundai Elantra vs. Sonata comparison.
Explore our new Elantra inventory and our new Sonata inventory to see available models. If you’ve found your preferred sedan, or perhaps want to see both side by side, schedule a test drive to see either firsthand. If you have any questions, contact us online or by phone at (402) 318-3300 and our specialists will be glad to assist you.
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The 2024 Hyundai Elantra is designed with fully restyled front and rear fascias, LED lighting, and 15- to 18-inch wheels. Four new paint colors are available on select trims, along with interior design and technology enhancements.
Learn more with our Elantra review, and use our detailed Elantra trims guide for help choosing the perfect match.
New features of the 2024 Elantra include:
2024 Hyundai Elantra
2024 Hyundai Sonata
The 2024 Hyundai Sonata offers a wealth of design, capability, and technology enhancements. All-new for the Sonata is the availability of HTRAC all-wheel drive (AWD) for exceptional stability and handling. The Sonata receives the new ultra-slim Horizon Lamp hidden headlight system, which masterfully blends the daytime running lights and headlights within the front fascia. On higher trim levels, a stunning single panoramic curved digital display is standard.
Learn more with our Sonata review, and use our detailed Sonata trims guide to locate your ideal sedan.
New features of the 2024 Elantra include:
2024 Hyundai Elantra
Inside the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and 2024 Hyundai Sonata, you’ll find spacious five-passenger interiors and roomy trunks, ensuring there’s plenty of space for road-tripping with friends or hauling gear for a weekend getaway. The mid-size Sonata offers more front-row legroom, though the compact Elantra provides more than 3 inches of rear legroom. Both sedans have comparable headroom, approximately 40 inches.
Compare the interior sizes of each sedan in the following table.
| 2024 Hyundai Sedan | Elantra | Sonata |
|---|---|---|
| Seating Capacity | Five | Five |
| Trunk Volume | 14.2 cu.-ft. | 15.6 cu.-ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 99.4 cu.-ft. | 104.4 cu.-ft. |
| Legroom (Front / Rear) | 42.3 / 38 in. | 46.1 / 34.8 in. |
| Shoulder Room (Front / Rear) | 56.5 / 55.6 in. | 57.9 / 56.1 in. |
| Hip Room (Front / Rear) | 53.4 / 50.5 in. | 54.6 / 54.4 in. |
The 2024 Hyundai Elantra and 2024 Hyundai Sonata offer various engine options ensuring efficiency and performance that fits your lifestyle. In addition to their standard gas-powered engines, each sedan is also available with a hybrid and more powerful N Line-exclusive engines. You’ll enjoy higher overall performance with the Sonata, while the Elantra provides better overall efficiency. Front-wheel drive (FWD) is standard on both sedans, though HTRAC AWD is exclusively offered on the Sonata SEL trim.
Compare engine specifications in the following table.
| 2024 Hyundai Sedan | Elantra | Sonata | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L I4 | 1.6L turbo I4 | 1.6L hybrid I4 | 2.5L I4 | 2.5L turbo I4 | 2.0L hybrid I4 |
| Horsepower | 147 HP | 201 HP | 139 combined HP | 191 HP | 290 HP | 192 combined HP |
| Torque | 132 lb.-ft. | 195 lb.-ft. | 109 lb.-ft. | 181 lb.-ft. | 311 lb.-ft. | 151 lb.-ft. |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD / HTRAC AWD | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Smartstream IVT | Seven-speed DCT | Six-speed DCT | Eight-speed automatic | Eight-speed DCT | Six-speed automatic |
| MPG (City / Hwy) | 32 / 41 | 28 / 35 | 51 / 58 | 25 / 36 | 23 / 32 | 44 / 51 |
2024 Hyundai Elantra
Discover a wealth of digital innovations in the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and Hyundai Sonata. Each sedan offers wireless smartphone connectivity and charging, a premium Bose sound system, and Hyundai Digital Key 2 compatibility for remote vehicle access. While both models feature dual digital displays, the Sonata offers its displays within a single panoramic curved panel.
The Elantra is available with a 4.2- or 8-inch gauge cluster display and an 8- or 10.25-inch infotainment display. Slightly larger displays are offered on the Sonata; you’ll have a 4.2- or 12.3-inch gauge cluster display and a 12.3-inch infotainment display.
Shared available connectivity features include:
Embark on your journeys feeling relaxed knowing the 2024 Hyundai Elantra and Sonata are equipped with advanced safety features and the robust Hyundai SmartSense suite of driver assistance systems. Select Elantra and Sonata trims include Highway Driving Assist technology, which combines various systems to help maintain following distance and speed. The Sonata offers a semi-autonomous remote smart parking assist system.
Shared available Hyundai SmartSense features include:
Experience the new Hyundai Elantra or Hyundai Sonata — or both — at Sid Dillon Hyundai. Schedule a test drive at our Hyundai dealership in Lincoln, NE, and get directions prior to visiting to help plan your trip. We’d be happy to assist you with any questions you may have when you reach out to us online or by calling us at (402) 318-3300.
