2025 Hyundai Sonata: mileage, fuel cost, safety and recalls
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata gets 27 to 47 miles per gallon combined, depending on the version. The best is the 2025 Sonata Hybrid at 47 mpg; the best regular gas version is the 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #2 (4-cyl 2.5 L) at 32 mpg.
How the Sonata ranks in its class
In the Large Cars class for 2025, the Sonata ranks 3rd of 14 for combined mileage (47 mpg), 1st (tied with 2 others) of 14 for yearly fuel cost ($1,300 for its cheapest version, cheapest first) and 6th of 14 for tailpipe CO2 (188 grams per mile for its lowest version, lowest first). The middle model of the class gets 24 mpg, costs $3,200 a year and puts out 283.5 grams per mile.
Across all 250 2025 models in the file that burn fuel, the middle best-version figure is 25 mpg and the highest is 57 mpg (Toyota Prius). Of the 249 other models, 7 get more miles per gallon than the 2025 Sonata's best version, no other model gets the same and 242 get less. The 2025 Sonata's cheapest version costs $1,300 a year to fuel by the agency's figure; of the 241 other models with a cost figure, 6 cost less, 1 the same and 234 more.
Nearest models in the class (places 1 to 6 of 14)
Open the best-mileage list of this class for 2025. Cost and CO2 in the table are each model's lowest figure over its versions; plug-in hybrid and fuel-cell versions have no fuel cost and are left out of the cost column.
| Place | Model | Best version | mpg | Fuel a year, cheapest version | CO2 g/mi, lowest version |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025 Honda Accord | 2025 Accord Hybrid | 48 | $1,300 | 184 |
| 1 | 2025 Honda Civic | 2025 Civic 5Dr (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 48 | $1,300 | 186 |
| 3 | 2025 Hyundai SonataThis car | 2025 Sonata Hybrid | 47 | $1,300 | 188 |
| 4 | 2025 Acura Integra | 2025 Integra (4-cyl 1.5 L) | 33 | $2,350 | 269 |
| 5 | 2025 Kia K5 | 2025 K5 (Automatic (S8)) #2 | 30 | $2,100 | 298 |
| 6 | 2025 BMW 7 Series | 2025 740i Sedan | 28 | $2,750 | 132 |
Your fuel cost
Pick a 2025 version, then set your miles and fuel price. Fuel price as of 2026-11-14, U.S. Department of Energy / EPA. The price box starts at the dated price of the fuel the picked version burns (regular, midgrade or premium gasoline, diesel, E85 or electricity) and sets the price of that fuel. Miles are limited to 1,000 to 60,000 a year and the price to $0.01 to $20.00; a value outside that is worked out at the nearest limit.
2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #2, 4-cyl 2.5 L: 28 mpg city, 38 highway, 32 combined. The agency's own estimate for the 2025 Sonata version is $1,950 a year (15,000 miles, the agency's fuel prices).
Compare with a rival
The 3 nearest rivals in the Large Cars class for 2025, picked by closest combined mileage; only versions with a fuel-cost figure are listed. Same miles as on the left. The price box on the left is the price of the fuel of the version you picked: a rival that burns the same fuel uses that price, a rival that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. The 5-year line is 5 times the yearly gap.
The Accord costs $625 less to fuel each year.
Over 5 years the Accord costs $3,125 less to fuel than the Sonata (5 times the yearly difference, at these miles and these prices).
- 2025 Honda Accord
- 2025 Honda Civic
- 2025 Acura Integra
The Sonata against its nearest rivals
Dollar gaps use each car's best-mileage version.
| Rival in 2025 | Best version | Combined | Fuel a year, agency (15,000 miles) | Against the Sonata (mileage) | Agency yearly fuel cost against the Sonata | Side by side |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Honda Accord | 2025 Accord Hybrid | 48 mpg | $1,300 | 1 higher | same | Compare |
| 2025 Honda Civic | 2025 Civic 5Dr (Hybrid, Automatic (variable gear ratios)) | 48 mpg | $1,300 | 1 higher | same | Compare |
| 2025 Acura Integra | 2025 Integra (4-cyl 1.5 L) | 33 mpg | $2,350 | 14 lower | $1,050 more a year | - |
Every version of the 2025 Hyundai Sonata
EPA test figures for 2025; the last column is the yearly fuel cost against the cheapest version.
| Version | Engine | Gearbox | Drive | City | Highway | Combined | Fuel a year | CO2 g/mi | Fuel vs cheapest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata HybridHybrid | 4-cyl 2.0 L | Automatic (AM-S6) | Front-wheel | 44 | 51 | 47 | $1,300 | 188 | cheapest |
| 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #2 | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 28 | 38 | 32 | $1,950 | 281 | +$650 |
| 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #1 | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (S8) | Front-wheel | 25 | 36 | 29 | $2,150 | 305 | +$850 |
| 2025 Sonata AWD | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (S8) | All-wheel | 25 | 34 | 28 | $2,200 | 316 | +$900 |
| 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (AM-S8)) #3 | 4-cyl 2.5 L | Automatic (AM-S8) | Front-wheel | 23 | 32 | 27 | $2,300 | 333 | +$1,000 |
The cheapest-to-run hybrid, the 2025 Sonata Hybrid (47 mpg, $1,300 a year), costs $650 a year less in fuel than the cheapest-to-run gas version, the 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #2 (32 mpg, $1,950 a year).
Does a cheaper-to-fuel 2025 version pay back?
Enter the price difference you were quoted for the 2025 Sonata; this page has no prices. Miles come from the calculator. The fuel price box there sets the price of the fuel of the version picked there; a version here that burns another fuel keeps the dated price of its own fuel. Versions with no fuel-cost figure are not listed.
Type the price difference you were quoted to see the payback.
Emissions
Tailpipe CO2: the 2025 Sonata Hybrid puts out 188 grams per mile; across the 5 tested versions the figure runs from 188 to 333.
EPA scores (1 to 10, 10 best) for the 2025 Sonata Hybrid: fuel economy score 8 (5 to 8 across versions), greenhouse gas score 8 (5 to 8 across versions).
Mileage by model year
Best combined figure of the Sonata gas version and hybrid each model year since 2016, set against the 2025 model.
| Model year | Best gas version | Best hybrid | Versions tested | Against 2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 31 mpg | 41 mpg | 8 | 6 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2017 | 31 mpg | 42 mpg | 8 | 5 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2018 | 31 mpg | 42 mpg | 7 | 5 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2019 | 31 mpg | 42 mpg | 7 | 5 mpg lower than 2025 | |
| 2020 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 5 | 5 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2021 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2022 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2023 | 32 mpg | 52 mpg | 6 | 5 mpg higher than 2025 | |
| 2024 | 29 mpg | 47 mpg | 4 | same as 2025 | |
| 2025This page | 32 mpg | 47 mpg | 5 | this page | |
| 2026 | 32 mpg | 51 mpg | 6 | 4 mpg higher than 2025 |
Compared with the 2024 model: 4 versions were tested then and 5 now; the best figure went from 47 to 47 mpg (no change).
The 2026 model has 6 tested versions.
| Version in 2025 | 2025 | 2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Sonata Hybrid, 4-cyl 2.0 L | 47 mpg | 47 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #2, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 32 mpg | 29 mpg | +3 mpg |
| 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #1, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 29 mpg | 29 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Sonata AWD, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 28 mpg | 28 mpg | no change |
| 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (AM-S8)) #3, 4-cyl 2.5 L | 27 mpg | 27 mpg | no change |
Safety record
Crash-test ratings, 2025
Crash-test stars from the U.S. safety agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings, checked 2026-11-14. 5 is the best.
| Vehicle | Overall | Front | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
| 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 5 of 5 | 5 of 5 |
The agency lists 3 variants; the first 2 are shown.
The agency's record for the first rated vehicle also lists 17 complaints, 0 recalls, 0 investigations.
Includes agency records filed under: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID.
Owner complaints, 2025
28 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata are on file (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints are reports that owners sent to the safety agency. They are not proven defects, and the counts are not adjusted for how many cars were sold.
| Part named in the reports | Reports | |
|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes | 6 | |
| Unknown Or Other | 6 | |
| Electrical System | 5 | |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 5 | |
| Power Train | 3 |
1 of the 28 reports say the car was in a crash, 0 mention a fire and 1 mentions an injury. One report can name more than one part.
Includes agency records filed under: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID.
Safety recalls
The U.S. safety agency's model list has the 2025 Hyundai Sonata (as SONATA, SONATA HYBRID). The U.S. safety agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata on 2026-11-14. Recalls can be added later; check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Includes agency records filed under: SONATA, SONATA HYBRID.
More Large Cars for 2025
Other 2025 models of the same agency class, each with its best combined figure. The Sonata itself is at 47 mpg.
Other Hyundai models of 2025
More Hyundai models that have a 2025 page here, with the class of each and its best combined figure.
Common questions
Which 2025 Hyundai Sonata gets the best mileage?
The 2025 Sonata Hybrid with 47 mpg combined (44 city, 51 highway). Among the regular gas versions it is the 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #2 at 32 mpg.
How much does a 2025 Hyundai Sonata cost to fuel for a year?
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata costs between $1,300 and $2,300 to fuel by the agency's estimate, which assumes 15,000 miles a year. The cheapest is the 2025 Sonata Hybrid at $1,300; the dearest is the 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (AM-S8)) #3 at $2,300. Use the calculator above for your own miles and fuel price.
What mileage does the all-wheel-drive Sonata get?
2025 Sonata AWD: 28 mpg combined (25 city, 34 highway).
Is the hybrid Sonata more efficient than the gas version?
In the agency's tests the best hybrid, the 2025 Sonata Hybrid, gets 47 mpg combined and the best non-hybrid, the 2025 Sonata FWD (Automatic (S8)) #2, gets 32 mpg: 15 mpg more for the hybrid.
How does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata rank among 2025 Large Cars models?
The 2025 Hyundai Sonata is 3rd of 14 for combined mileage. The top of the class is the 2025 Honda Accord at 48 mpg, and the middle figure for the class is 24 mpg. In the list, the next one ahead is the 2025 Honda Civic at 48 mpg and the next one behind is the 2025 Acura Integra at 33 mpg.
Did the Sonata change from 2024 to 2025?
The 2024 model had 4 tested versions and the 2025 model has 5. The best figure went from 47 to 47 mpg (no change).
How did the 2025 Hyundai Sonata do in crash tests?
In the agency's 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14; 5 is the best), the stars are 2025 Hyundai Sonata 4 DR AWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5; 2025 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid 4 DR FWD: overall 5 of 5, front 4, side 5, rollover 5. The agency lists 3 variants; the first 2 are shown.
Do owners complain about the 2025 Hyundai Sonata?
28 complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata are on file at the safety agency (checked 2026-11-14); the part named most often is Service Brakes (6 reports). Complaints are reports owners sent in, not proven defects.
Does the 2025 Hyundai Sonata have recalls?
The agency's database returned no recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata on 2026-11-14 (its model list has this car). Check your own car by its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fresh these numbers are
For the 2025 Hyundai Sonata: EPA file 2026-11-04; fuel price 2026-11-14; crash tests 2026-11-14; complaints 2026-11-14; recalls 2026-11-14. Not covered: purchase price, towing, reliability, repair and insurance costs.
Mileage and fuel cost for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, fueleconomy.gov vehicle file (file dated 2026-11-04). Recalls for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (checked 2026-11-14). Crash-test ratings for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings (checked 2026-11-14). Complaints for the 2025 Hyundai Sonata: NHTSA (checked 2026-11-14). Fuel prices: U.S. Department of Energy / EPA (2026-11-14). Your own mileage depends on how and where you drive. Where our numbers come from.