Hyundai Sonata vs Toyota Camry: MPG, Fuel Cost, Recalls and Safety
On EPA ratings the 2025 Toyota Camry's best version gets 51 mpg combined against 47 mpg for the Hyundai Sonata.
Hyundai Sonata
47mpg
Best 2025 version: 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · 6-speed automated manual
Toyota Camry
51mpg
Best 2025 version: 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · LE
The cheapest Toyota Camry to fuel costs $1,250 a year at EPA's prices, $150 less than the cheapest Sonata. NHTSA lists 0 recalls for the 2025 Sonata and 6 recalls for the Camry.
Side by side
| 2025 model year | Sonata | Camry |
|---|---|---|
| Fuel economy (EPA) | ||
Best combined rating | 47 mpg 2.0L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · 6-speed automated manual | 51 mpg (clearly better) 2.5L 4-cyl hybrid · FWD · CVT · LE |
Hybrid or plug-in available | Hybrid 47 mpg | Hybrid 51 mpg |
AWD or 4WD available | Yes | Yes |
Lowest annual fuel cost 15,000 miles at EPA fuel prices | $1,400 | $1,250 (clearly better) |
5-year fuel cost vs average new vehicle Cheapest-to-fuel version (EPA) | Saves $4,500 | Saves $5,250 (clearly better) |
| Safety (NHTSA) | ||
Safety recalls, 2025 model year Counts depend on sales and time on sale | 0 | 6 |
Owner complaints, 2025 model year Filed with NHTSA so far | 27 | 163 |
NHTSA overall crash rating Range across tested versions | 5 stars | 5 stars |
Rollover risk Range across tested versions; lower is better | 9.7% | 9.7% |
Marks the clearly better figure. Small gaps (under 2 mpg or 5%, $100 a year in fuel) and overlapping crash-test ranges are not marked, and recall and complaint counts are not scored because they depend on how many were sold.
Best combined rating by model year
The best-rated version of each, every model year since 2016. The Sonata rated higher in 2 and the Camry in 4 of the 11 years both were sold; they tied in 5.
- Hyundai Sonata
- Toyota Camry
2025: Hyundai Sonata 47 mpg · Toyota Camry 51 mpgTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 41 | 40 |
| 2017 | 42 | 40 |
| 2018 | 42 | 52 |
| 2019 | 42 | 52 |
| 2020 | 52 | 52 |
| 2021 | 52 | 52 |
| 2022 | 52 | 52 |
| 2023 | 52 | 52 |
| 2024 | 47 | 52 |
| 2025 | 47 | 51 |
| 2026 | 51 | 51 |
Recalls by model year
Safety recalls NHTSA lists for each model year. Counts depend on how many were sold and how long each model year has been on the road.
- Hyundai Sonata (left bar)
- Toyota Camry (right bar)
2026: Hyundai Sonata 1 recall · Toyota Camry 3 recallsTap or drag across the chart for other years.
Show as a table
| Model year | Hyundai Sonata | Toyota Camry |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | 9 | 3 |
| 2017 | 5 | 3 |
| 2018 | 2 | 8 |
| 2019 | 0 | 7 |
| 2020 | 4 | 3 |
| 2021 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 0 | 6 |
| 2026 | 1 | 3 |
More on each model
- 2025 Hyundai Sonata MPGEvery version and a fuel cost calculator
- Hyundai Sonata by yearMPG, recalls and complaints
- 2025 Toyota Camry MPGEvery version and a fuel cost calculator
- Toyota Camry by yearMPG, recalls and complaints
Questions
Which gets better gas mileage, the Sonata or the Camry?
For 2025, the Camry. Its best version is rated 51 mpg combined; the Sonata's best is 47 mpg.
Which is cheaper to fuel?
The Camry. At EPA's assumptions its cheapest version costs $1,250 a year against $1,400, a $750 difference over five years.
How do they compare in NHTSA crash tests?
The 2025 Sonata is rated 5 stars overall and the Camry 5 stars. Rollover risk is 9.7% for the Sonata and 9.7% for the Camry.
Sources and method
- US EPA fuel economy data (fueleconomy.gov), file dated Sep 18, 2026, and EPA fuel prices.
- NHTSA recall file dated Sep 27, 2026 and owner complaint file dated Sep 26, 2026; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings.
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