Compare repair costs, reliability, and owner reviews
Ford Fusion
$581
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Hyundai Sonata
$458
Average Annual
Repair Cost
Overall Reliability Rating
4
Above Average
The Ford Fusion Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 18th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $581 which means it has average ownership costs. The frequency and severity of repairs are both fairly average when compared with all other vehicles.
4
Excellent
The Hyundai Sonata Reliability Rating is 4.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 5th out of 24 for midsize cars. The average annual repair cost is $458 which means it has excellent ownership costs. The severity and frequency of repairs are lower than other vehicles, so the Sonata is one of the more reliable vehicles on the road.
The Ford Fusion ranks highest in interior and ranks lowest in value.
“We purchased this car used with about 50,000 miles on it. We chose it for the amount of interior room and excellent fuel economy. We get 20+ MPG around town and 30MPG on the highway (with 4 of us...”
“We purchased this car used with about 50,000 miles on it. We chose it for the amount of interior...”
The Hyundai Sonata ranks highest in interior and ranks lowest in value.
“What a treat it is to drive my Sonata! even after 100000 miles with no minor or major repairs and only scheduled maintainance, my Sonata is as smooth and quiet as the day I took delivery. It's...”
“What a treat it is to drive my Sonata! even after 100000 miles with no minor or major repairs...”
The Ford Fusion and the Hyundai Sonata are two midsize four-door sedans. The Fusion is available with either front-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. The Sonata comes only with front-wheel drive.
A comparison of the standard engines in the Ford Fusion and the Hyundai Sonata shows similar outputs: the Fusion has 175 horsepower, and the Sonata has 185 horsepower. There is more of a difference in their optional gas engines: the Fusion’s 325 horsepower maximum is 80 more than the Sonata’s 245-horsepower upgrade. For those in search of an eco-friendly power option, both the Fusion and Sonata offer conventional hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions.
Looking at interior and trunk space, the Ford Fusion and the Hyundai Sonata are very closely matched. The Fusion provides 102.8 cubic feet of passenger space, and has 16 cubic feet in the trunk. The Sonata has slightly more interior space, with 106.1 cubic feet, and a very slightly larger 16.3-cubic-foot trunk. There’s not much difference between the two here.
While there are many similarities between the Ford Fusion and the Hyundai Sonata, there are some differences. The Fusion has a more powerful optional engine, but the Sonata offers the security of Hyundai’s 10-year/100,000-mile powertrain warranty. Compare and drive them both, then decide.