2026 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L Base vs 2026 Toyota Corolla 1.6L XLI
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Corolla, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceHyundai Sonata: AED 76,500Toyota Corolla: AED 76,900Hyundai Sonata is AED 400 cheaper (1%).
- PowerHyundai Sonata: 194 hpToyota Corolla: 121 hpHyundai Sonata makes 73 hp more.
- TorqueHyundai Sonata: 246 NmToyota Corolla: 154 NmHyundai Sonata makes 92 Nm more.
- Fuel economyHyundai Sonata: 13 km/LToyota Corolla: 18.2 km/LToyota Corolla goes 5.2 km further per litre.
- LengthHyundai Sonata: 4900 mmToyota Corolla: 4630 mmHyundai Sonata is 270 mm longer.
- SeatingHyundai Sonata: 5 SeaterToyota Corolla: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
Which is better in the UAE: Hyundai Sonata or Toyota Corolla?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Hyundai Sonata is AED 400 cheaper (1%). Hyundai Sonata makes 73 hp more. Toyota Corolla goes 5.2 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Hyundai
Sonata 2.5L Base
AED 76,500*
Toyota
Corolla 1.6L XLI
AED 76,900*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2500
194
246
Petrol
4.0
1600
121
154
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2500
1600
Power (hp)
194
121
Peak Torque (Nm)
246
154
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
CVT
-
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT
No. of Gears
6-speed
-
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
13
50
18.2
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
50
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13
18.2
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
9
210
11
190
0 to 100 (s)
9
11
Top Speed (km/h)
210
190
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4900
1860
1445
2840
1980
215/55 R17
215/55 R17
453
-
4
4630
1780
1435
2700
-
195/65R15
195/65R15
-
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4900
4630
Width (mm)
1860
1780
Height (mm)
1445
1435
Wheelbase (mm)
2840
2700
Weight (kg)
1980
-
Front Tyres
215/55 R17
195/65R15
Rear Tyres
215/55 R17
195/65R15
Cargo Space (L)
453
-
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist