Midsize sedans are the perfect option for everyone, from daily commuters to brand-new drivers. The Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata are two of the most popular midsize sedans on the market. They continually great excellent reviews and both are quite affordable.

If you’re considering adding a midsize sedan to your driveway, here is how the 2023 Toyota Camry and 2023 Hyundai Sonata compare:

Performance

While everyday drivers like the Camry and Sonata are not expected to rival sports cars under the hood, these sedans pack quite a punch. The Camry comes in three engine flavors:

• 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 205 horsepower
• Hybrid 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 208 hp
• 3.5-literV6 with 301 hp

The Hyundai Sonata offers four different engines in its lineup:

• 1.6-liter four-cylinder with 180 horsepower
• 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 191 hp
• Hybrid 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 192 hp
• Turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 290 hp

At first glance, it appears that the Camry has a slight edge on engine output. Its V6 engine creates some serious power. On the other hand, the Sonata’s turbocharged engine outputs quite a kick as well. This turbo engine also weighs less and has better fuel economy, which might be more important to some shoppers.

Speaking of gas mileage, these sedans are incredibly efficient. They both offer an EPA-estimated fuel economy of around 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg on the highway for their gas engines. Both hybrid cars get 50 city/54 highway, making stops at the gas station practically a thing of the past.

Interior and Cargo Space

Another area where these two cars are similar is inside. Both come with various options to adorn the interior. You can practically build the sedan of your dreams with a slew of trims and upgrade options.

The Hyundai Sonata is known for being the slightly larger option between these two. The Camry comes with a total passenger volume of 100.4 cubic feet with a 15.1 cu-ft trunk. The Sonata adds just a little more volume with 104.4 cubic feet for passengers with another 16.0 cu-ft in the trunk.

Peace of Mind: Warranty

It’s hard to beat Hyundai when it comes to warranties. That’s not to say that Toyota doesn’t take care of its customers. The Camry comes with a 3-year/36,000-mile basic warranty and a 5- year/60,000-mile powertrain warranty. That’s nothing to sneeze at. The Hyundai Sonata, however, comes with America’s most comprehensive warranty: a five-year/60,000-mile basic warranty and a 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty.

Which Sedan Is Right For You?

It’s not an easy choice to decide between these two popular vehicles. If it comes down to price, the Sonata may be the better option. The Camry ranges from $25,945 to $36,370 MSRP, while the Sonata ranges from $24,950 to $36,250 MSRP. Each sedan definitely has its advantages, and both can make any driver thrilled to hit the road. It might just be time to schedule a test drive and see which one appears to you more. The good news is that you can’t go wrong either way.