2022 Toyota Camry vs. Hyundai Sonata
2022 Toyota Camry vs. 2022 Hyundai Sonata
Overview
When it's time to add a midsize sedan to your vehicle lineup, you'll want to consider the Toyota Camry and Hyundai Sonata. These vehicles offer plenty of passenger space, a comfortable ride, and fuel efficiency. Take a look at the 2022 Toyota Camry versus the 2022 Hyundai Sonata to decide which fits your lifestyle and needs best.
Power
The 2022 Toyota Camry has a standard 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. This combination delivers 203 horsepower and 182 pound-feet of torque. The sporty XSE gets a little more power from this engine with 205 horsepower and 185 pound-feet of torque. There's also a 3.5-liter V-6 on the TRD that delivers 301 horsepower and 267 pound-feet of torque to keep you at the head of the pack. You can expect to get 28 mpg for city driving and 39 mpg on the highway, keeping you on the road and away from the pump.
Performance
You get a 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine mated to an eight-speed automatic transmission on the 2022 Hyundai Sonata. This engine can expect to get 191 horsepower and 181 pound-feet of torque. Hyundai also offers a turbocharged 1.6-liter four-cylinder for 180 horsepower and 195 pound-feet of torque on the SEL Plus. A turbocharged 2.5-liter four-cylinder with 290 horsepower and 311 pound-feet of torque is paired with an eight-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission on the N Line. The Sonata offers similar EPA-estimated ratings of 28 mpg in the city and 38 mpg for highway driving, falling short of the Camry by just a hair.
Safety and Driver-Assistance
When selecting a midsize sedan, safety and driver-assistance features are important aspects to consider. The 2022 Toyota Camry has a suite of driver aids that include forward collision mitigation, a lane-keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, automatic high beams, and road sign recognition. Higher trims also offer adaptive cruise control, a blind-spot monitor, a head-up display, rear automatic braking, and a 360-degree camera system. In the unfortunate event of an accident, the advanced air bag system on all trims will work to protect you and your passengers. While the 2022 Hyundai Sonata also offers plenty of safety and driver-assistance features, the standard features only include an advanced air bag system, forward collision mitigation, adaptive cruise control, a lane-keeping assist, and driver attention warning. In higher trims, you get a safety-exit warning, a blind-spot monitor with a rear cross-traffic alert, rear automatic braking, and a surround-view monitor. The 2022 Toyota Camry edges out the 2022 Hyundai Sonata in power, fuel efficiency, and standard safety features, putting it at the top of our list.