Hyundai Sonata vs Nissan Altima

If you're in the market for a smart new sedan to get around Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, and Mechanicsville, you just need to decide which one to take home-especially if you're stuck on a tough choice: 2019 Hyundai Sonata vs. Nissan Altima.

Team Hyundai is here to help you weigh your options. Read on to see what we learned when we compared these two sedans side by side.

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Sonata vs Altima Interior

If you're looking for room to decompress during your evening commute or get comfortable on long road trips, you'll want to choose the 2019 Hyundai Sonata. It offers 106.1 cubic feet of passenger space, whereas the 2019 Nissan Altima only offers up to 100.8 cubic feet.

Each car also offers the ability to open up the roof overhead, making it feel even more spacious. The available power-sliding glass moonroof in the Altima adds a nice touch. However, the Sonata is more versatile with two sunroof options. Keep it simple with the power tilt-and-slide sunroof or open it up even more with the panoramic sunroof.

Both cars also offer heated front seats. These are great for warming up on a cold morning or soothing sore muscles after a workout. For year-round comfort, the Sonata has your back: It has available ventilated front seats to keep you cool in the summer. The Altima does not offer this option.

Efficiency in the Sonata and Altima

Each sedan comes with two engines to choose from, with a lot of similarities. For instance, each model comes standard with a DOHC 16-valve engine that uses continuously variable valve timing. The power outputs are so similar, you can't sense a difference when you're behind the wheel.

When it comes to fuel economy, though, the Sonata comes out on top thanks to its hybrid models. The regular hybrid offers an EPA-estimated 40 MPG city/46 MPG highway¹. Drivers can also choose a plug-in hybrid, which offers an all-electric range of up to 28 miles².

While Nissan offered a hybrid Altima model in previous years, it opted not to do so for 2019. As a result, the 2019 Altima maxes out at an EPA-estimated 28 MPG city/39 MPG highway.

Safety Ratings: Sonata vs Altima

Both the 2019 Hyundai Sonata and the Nissan Altima perform well on crash tests, meaning you're protected in the event of a collision. However, the Sonata is a little better at preventing those accidents from happening in the first place.

For starters, it offers dynamic bending lights that turn with your car as you steer. This feature is not available in the Altima. As a result, it's harder to see around curves at night in the Altima.

This is why the Hyundai Sonata earned the title of 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK­+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, while the Nissan Altima is only listed as a 2019 TOP SAFETY PICK.

Our Top Pick: 2019 Hyundai Sonata

If you're having a hard time deciding between the Sonata and Altima, you're not alone. As you can see, both sedans have a lot to offer. However, the 2019 Hyundai Sonata offers just a little bit more every time, from interior comforts to performance specs and safety ratings.

We're inviting drivers in Lexington Park, St. Mary's County, and Mechanicsville to come see the Sonata for themselves. Contact Team Hyundai today to learn more and schedule your test drive!

¹2019 Sonata Hybrid: 40 City/46 Hwy/42 Combined. 2019 Sonata Hybrid Limited: 39 City/44 Hwy/41 Combined. EPA estimates. For comparison only. Your actual mileage may vary with options, driving conditions, driving habits, and vehicle's condition.

²2019 Sonata Plug-in Hybrid. Up to 28-mile all-electric range based on a fully charged battery pack with 9.8 kWh capacity and 99 MPGe. MPGe is the EPA-equivalent measure of gasoline fuel efficiency for electric-mode operation. 39 combined MPG (gas). All figures are EPA estimates and for comparison purposes only. Actual range and mileage will vary with options, driving conditions and habits, vehicle and battery's condition, and other factors.