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2021 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2021 Volvo S60 Comparison - Kelley Blue Book

While one is a midsize and the other a compact, there are still several commonalities among the 2021 Hyundai Sonata and 2021 Volvo S60 sedans. Here’s how they stack up.

2021 Hyundai Sonata

2021 Hyundai Sonata

2021 Hyundai Sonata Starting Price: $24,595 | Price yours or View listings near you

Above Average: Fuel-efficient; choice of engines, including a hybrid; lots of standard safety and driver-assist features; class-leading warranty; front legroom.

Below Average: Polarizing styling; no knob for radio tuning; no all-wheel drive option.

Consensus: A capable and practical midsize sedan, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata offers a range of engines from the base 4-cylinder up to an impressive 2.5-liter turbo in the new sporty N Line and even a hybrid that earns 53 mpg on the highway.

2021 Volvo S60

2021 Volvo S60 Starting Price: $38,745 | Price yours or View listings near you

Above Average: Great standard safety features; optional all-wheel drive; optional plug-in hybrid; refined driving manners.

Below Average: Touchscreen is not for everyone; resale value; not as sporty as some rivals.

Consensus: On the more conservative end of the scale, the 2021 Volvo S60 provides a choice of engines ranging from a turbocharged base engine to a plug-in hybrid, and a load of standard safety features. With standard front-wheel drive, the S60’s driving dynamics lag those of its European competitors, and its vertical touchscreen can distract drivers.

Sonata vs. S60: Premium Protagonists

Hyundai Sonata

Now in its eighth generation, the 2021 Hyundai Sonata continues to impress, even adding a sporty new N Line to a stable that also includes a 53 mpg hybrid. A good value, the base Sonata is very well equipped with safety equipment and infotainment features, and its ride and handling provides an excellent mix of sport and comfort.

The upgrade 1.6-liter turbo makes a little less horsepower than the base 2.5-liter, but more torque, which helps with acceleration and passing. Unlike many hybrids, the Sonata hybrid drives like a regular car, with a rare 6-speed automatic transmission instead of the continuously variable transmission (CVT) typical of most hybrids.

The exterior look of the Sonata could be described as bold, and it’s not to everyone’s liking. But the interior is very comfortable, with impressive legroom in both front and back. Standard features include an 8-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a full suite of active safety and driver-assist features.

New this year is the N Line performance model, which comes standard with a potent, 290-horsepower turbocharged engine, 19-inch wheels, sport seats, and a paddle-shift 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

One thing we particularly like about the 2021 Sonata is Highway Drive Assist, a semi-autonomous driving system that’s standard in the Limited trim and optional in the SEL Plus. The Sonata includes a class-leading 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty, as well as free standard maintenance for the first 3 years of ownership.

Volvo S60

Handsome and stylish, the 2021 Volvo S60 is the Swedish automaker’s compact luxury sedan, offering ample safety features (a bit of a Volvo trademark) and respectable driving manners.

The base engine is a turbocharged 4-cylinder that sends power to the front wheels. An optional 4-cylinder that is both turbocharged and supercharged comes with all-wheel drive (AWD). That same engine is paired with an electric motor in the S60 hybrid (Recharge in Volvo’s parlance), which is also AWD.

Driving manners are refined and strike a good balance between comfort and performance, although its rear-drive German competitors feel more nimble and sporting.

Inside, the 2021 S60 offers plenty of space for passengers, even with the panoramic sunroof, and a clean, efficient cabin. One thing we’re not crazy about is the vertically oriented touchscreen. Controlling and using it is a bit of a learning curve.

Standard features are good, with even the base Momentum trim offering 10-way power front seats, dual-zone climate control, leatherette upholstery, and an infotainment system with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a 9-inch touchscreen, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto integration, and a 10-speaker sound system.

Similarities

Optional hybrid; good standard safety features; optional sport model; NHTSA 5-Star safety.

2021 Hyundai Sonata Advantages

Much lower starting price; long warranty; fuel economy; cargo space.

2021 Volvo S60 Advantages

Optional all-wheel drive; more of a luxury feel; base power.

Which One is Right for Me?

The 2021 Hyundai Sonata is considerably less expensive, gets better fuel economy, and is extremely well equipped, with a class-leading warranty to boot. It offers plenty of high-tech features and a new sporty N Line model as well as a hybrid.

The 2021 Volvo S60 has a more sophisticated, worldly European feel. It’s more expensive, but it has a luxury feel, with a bit less plastic, standard leatherette, and a range of powertrains including an impressive plug-in hybrid that returns 69 MPGe.

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2021 Hyundai Sonata 2021 Volvo S60
Popular Powertrains
Engine 2.5-liter I4 2.0-liter turbo I4
Horsepower 191 hp @ 6,000 rpm 250 hp @ 5,500 rpm
Torque 181 lb-ft @ 4,000 rpm 258 lb-ft @ 1,500 rpm
Transmission 8-spd automatic 8-spd automatic
Fuel Economy 32 mpg (28 city/38 hwy) 27 mpg (23 city/34 hwy)
Also Available 1.6-liter turbo I4; 2.0-liter I4 hybrid; 2.5-liter turbo I4 2.0-liter turbo/supercharged I4; PHEV; AWD
Specs
Basic warranty 5 years/60,000 miles 4 years/50,000 miles
Powertrain Warranty 10 years/100,000 miles 4 years/50,000 miles
NHTSA Overall Safety Rating 5 stars 5 stars
Max Seating Capacity 5 5
Wheelbase 111.8 inches 113.1 inches
Overall Length 192.9 inches 187.4 inches
Width 73.2 inches 72.8 inches
Height 56.9 inches 56.6 inches
Turning Diameter 35.9 feet 37.1 feet
Headroom, Front 40.0 inches 37.4 inches
Headroom, Rear 38.4 inches 37.2 inches
Legroom, Front 46.1 inches 42.3 inches
Legroom, Rear 34.8 inches 35.2 inches
Shoulder Room, Front 57.9 inches 56.1 inches
Shoulder Room, Rear 56.1 inches 54.5 inches
EPA Passenger Volume 104.4 cubic feet 94.0 cubic feet
EPA Cargo Volume 16.0 cubic feet 11.6 cubic feet

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