2026 Toyota Camry vs. Hyundai Sonata

2026 Camry
Camry
2026 Sonata Hybrid
Sonata Hybrid

Overview

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Base MSRP

$29,100

$29,200

Cargo Space

15.1

16.0

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

2.0L Smartstream inline 4-cylinder

Folding Rear Seats

60/40 split

60/40 split

Headroom (front/rear)

38.3 / 37.6

40.0 / 37.8

Horsepower

225

192

Leg Room (front/rear)

42.1 / 38.0

46.1 / 34.8

Seats

5

5

In our Toyota Camry vs. Hyundai Sonata comparison, we examine how these midsize sedans measure up.

 

The 2026 Camry LE Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $29,100, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $29,200. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 51 mpg combined fuel economy rating, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has an EPA-estimated 47 mpg combined fuel economy rating. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid both have a seating capacity of five.

 

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has 55.4 in. front hip room and 54.6 in rear hip room, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has 54.6 in. front hip room and 54.4 in. rear hip room.

Pricing

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Base MSRP

$29,100

$29,200

Delivery

$1,195

$1,245

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $29,100, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has a starting MSRP of $29,200.

Hybrid & Electric

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Battery type

Lithium Ion

Lithium Ion

Hybrid type

Active Hybrid

Active Hybrid

Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have Active Hybrid powertrains.

Engine

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Engine

2.5L inline 4-cylinder

2.0L Smartstream inline 4-cylinder

Fuel type

Unleaded

Unleaded

Horsepower

225

192

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has 225 horsepower, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has 192 horsepower. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has 2.5L inline 4-cylinder engine. The 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has 2.0L Smartstream inline 4-cylinder engine. 

Fuel Economy

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

City Fuel Economy (MPG)

53

44

Highway Fuel Economy (MPG)

50

51

Estimated Combined Fuel Economy (mpg)

51

47

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has EPA-estimated mpg ratings of 53/50/51 (city/hwy/comb), while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has EPA-estimated mpg ratings of 44/51/47 (city/hwy/comb). 

Transmission

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Drive

FWD

FWD

Transmission Speeds

Variable

6

Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have FWD drive.

Safety and Driver Assist

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Blind spot warning sensor

Standard

Standard

Collision warning system activates at low speed

Front

Front And Rear

Collision warning system includes automatic braking

Yes

Yes

Cornering brake control

Not Available

Not Available

Cross-traffic alert (front / rear)

Not Available / Standard

Not Available / Standard

Day Time Running Lights

Standard

Standard

Electronic traction control

Standard

Standard

Front airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Hill holder

Standard

Standard

Knee airbags (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Not Available

LATCH system

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning

Standard

Standard

Lane departure warning activates steering

Yes

Yes

Low tire pressure warning

Standard

Standard

Power steering

Standard

Standard

Rear parking distance sensors

Standard Camera

Standard Rear View Monitor Camera

Side airbags (front / rear / third row)

Standard / Not Available / Not Available

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Side curtain airbags (front only / front and rear / all three rows)

Not Available / Standard / Not Available

Not Available / Standard / Not Available

Side parking distance sensors

Not Available

Not Available

Stability control

Standard

Standard

Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have standard driver front airbags and standard passenger front airbags. Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have standard front and rear side curtain airbags. Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have standard blind spot warning sensors.

Comfort and Convenience

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Adaptive cruise control

Yes

Yes

Automatic high beams

Standard

Standard

Automatic trunk/hatch closing

Not Available

Not Available

Climate control type

Auto

Auto

Climate control zones

2

2

Electronic parking brake

Standard

Standard

Folding Rear Seats

60/40 split

60/40 split

Front seat height adjustment (driver / passenger)

Manual / Manual, Optional Electric / -

Manual / Manual

Heated door mirrors (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Heated front seats (driver / passenger)

Optional / Optional

Not Available / Not Available

Intermittent windshield wiper type

Variable

Variable

Multi-function steering wheel

Standard

Standard

Smart key

Standard, Push Button Start

Standard, Proximity Key

Steering wheel adjustment (height / telescopic / easy entry)

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Standard / Standard / Not Available

Auto-dimming rear view mirror

Optional

Not Available

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has an optional auto-dimming rear view mirror, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has no auto-dimming rear view mirror. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has optional heated front seats, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid does not have heated front seats. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has an optional heated steering wheel, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has no heated steering wheel.

Infotainment

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Android Auto compatible

Standard

Standard

Apple CarPlay compatible

Standard

Standard

Navigation display

8.00 in. 3D and voice

-

Navigation system

Standard

Not Available

Satellite radio

Standard

Standard

Speakers

6

6

Telematics system

Safety Connect®

Blue Link

Voice activation

Standard

Standard

Wireless charging pad

Standard

Not Available

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has a standard wireless charging pad, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid does not have a wireless charging pad. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has navigation system capability (subscription required), while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has no built-in navigation system.

Interior

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

12V power outlet (front / rear / cargo)

Standard / Not Available / Not Available

Standard / Not Available / Not Available

Armrest (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Cupholders (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Front sunroof

Optional

Not Available

Overhead console storage

Standard

Standard

Reading lights (front / rear)

Standard / Not Available

Standard / Not Available

Seats

5

5

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has an optional front sunroof, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has no front sunroof. Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have a seating capacity of five. Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have standard front and rear armrests.

Warranty

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Hybrid battery warranty (months / mi)

120 / 150000

120 / 100000

Roadside assistance (months / miles)

24 / 9999999

60 / 9999999

Whole vehicle warranty (months / miles)

36 / 36000

60 / 60000

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has 24-month/25,000-mile no-additional cost scheduled maintenance plan, while this coverage is not available for the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has 120-month/150,000-mile hybrid battery warranty, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has 120-month/100,000-mile hybrid battery warranty.

Exterior

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Disc brakes

4

4

Front fog lights

Not Available

Not Available

Front wheels

16x6.5" Alloy

16x6.5" Alloy

Headlights

LED

LED

Rear spoiler

Optional

Not Available

Rear tires (standard)

205/65/HR16 All Seasons

205/65/16 All Seasons

Rear wheels

16x6.5" Alloy

16x6.5" Alloy

Side mirror indicator lights (driver / passenger)

Standard / Standard

Not Available / Not Available

Spare/Temporary Tire

Standard

Not Available

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has a standard spare/temporary tire, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has no spare/temporary tire. The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has standard side mirror indicator lights, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid does not have side mirror indicator lights. Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have LED headlights.

Suspension

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Stabilizer bar (front / rear)

Standard / Standard

Standard / Standard

Both the 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid and the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid have a MacPherson suspension system and standard front and rear stabilizer bars.

Dimensions

Features

2026 Camry

2026Sonata Hybrid

Cargo Space

15.1

16.0

Curb weight (lbs)

3450

3305

Headroom (front/rear)

38.3 / 37.6

40.0 / 37.8

Leg Room (front/rear)

42.1 / 38.0

46.1 / 34.8

Overall height (in)

56.9

56.9

Overall length (in)

193.5

193.3

Overall width (in)

72.4

73.2

Shoulder Room (front/rear)

57.7 / 55.7

57.9 / 56.1

Wheelbase (in)

111.2

111.8

The 2026 Toyota Camry LE Hybrid has 38.3 in. front headroom and 37.6 in rear hip room, while the 2026 Hyundai Sonata Blue Hybrid has 40.0 in. front headroom and 37.8 in. rear headroom.

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