2025 Toyota Camry vs. 2025 Hyundai SONATA: Which Midsize Sedan Wins?

Toyota and Hyundai both offer great midsize sedan options. These brands are giants of the car industry for a reason, and this year is no exception. The 2025 Toyota Camry and 2025 Hyundai SONATA are pushing the boundaries of the competitive midsize sedan class. This detailed face-off will help you figure out which car fits your needs better.

Exterior Design

Both sedans got recent style updates, and they have unique, eye-catching looks. Toyota completely redesigned the Camry for 2025. The new 2025 Toyota Camry has a bold presence thanks to its stylish front grille and headlights. Its sculpted lines give the sedan an athletic, modern look. The SONATA was redesigned in 2024, and Hyundai gave it a futuristic design. It turns heads with its sleek, almost coupe-like profile and narrow headlights.

Interior Comfort and Technology

Climb aboard either sedan and you’ll find thoughtful cabins packed with tech. Both come with all the latest tech and conveniences, including Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The Camry comes with a standard 8-inch touch-screen display that you can upgrade to 12.3 inches, and the SONATA comes with a 12.3-inch touch-screen system. Both vehicles have an available 12.3-inch digital dashboard on fancier models.

Both cars offer nice materials and comfy seats to keep everyone happy on long drives. Whether you choose a Camry or a SONATA, you’ll also get a similarly sized car. The SONATA is slightly bigger than the Camry, with 104.4 cubic feet of passenger volume and 15.6 cubic feet of trunk space. The Camry offers 99.9 cubic feet of passenger volume and 15.1 cubic feet in the trunk.

Engines and Performance

The 2025 Camry truly shines here with its hybrid powertrains. This sedan pumps out 225 horsepower with the front-wheel-drive setup and 232 horsepower with all-wheel drive. This lets the all-wheel-drive Camry zoom from 0 to 60 mph in just 6.8 seconds — that’s pretty zippy for a family car.

The SONATA’s no slouch, but it can’t quite match those numbers without an upgrade. You’ll get a 191-horsepower engine standard, and the hybrid powertrain outputs 192 horsepower. If you want more kick, the SONATA N Line cranks things up with a turbo engine that outputs 290 horsepower and 311 lb-ft of torque. This sporty powertrain will hit 0 to 60 mph in 5.4 seconds.

Fuel Efficiency and Eco-Friendly Options

Gas mileage is impressive in both cars. The 2025 Camry gets up to 51 mpg combined, and the SONATA hybrid models aren’t far behind, managing 47 mpg combined. If you choose one of the gas-powered SONATAs, you’ll get up to 32 mpg combined. No matter which you choose, you’ll get a car with pep and efficiency.

Safety Features and Ratings

Both cars earned five-star ratings from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, proving they take crash protection seriously. With these high ratings comes excellent safety tech.

The 2025 Camry comes loaded with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0, packing features such as forward collision warning, lane departure warning, blind-spot monitoring, and automatic emergency braking. You can also choose to add Traffic Jam Assist and parking sensors with automatic braking, giving you extra confidence behind the wheel.

The SONATA matches most of these safety tricks with its own tech package — Hyundai SmartSense. You get standard automatic emergency braking, forward collision alert, pedestrian detection, and lane departure warning.

Price and Value

The SONATA has a slight edge in price, starting at $26,900 compared to the Camry’s $28,700. But as any savvy shopper knows, sticker price isn’t everything — you’ve got to factor in what you get and long-term costs. Keep in mind that the entry-level Camry is a hybrid, so you’ll be able to save plenty on gas compared to the SONATA.

Hyundai’s warranty is tough to beat, though — 10 years/100,000 miles on the powertrain is more than Toyota’s 5-year/60,000-mile coverage. That said, Toyota has built its name on cars that rarely need major repairs.

Making the Right Choice

The 2025 Camry wins points with its lively, fuel-sipping hybrid system that beautifully combines power and efficiency. The interior feels solid and well made, backed by Toyota’s legendary reliability.

The 2025 SONATA wows with its bold looks. It rides smoothly and comes packed with goodies. However, its standard performance, while decent, doesn’t quite match Camry’s hybrid system for power or efficiency.

Both sedans are great options for driving your family or commuting, but consider what matters most to you. Want maximum fuel savings, bulletproof reliability, and solid resale value? Grab the Camry. If you crave slightly more interior room, standout styling, and the security of a longer warranty, the SONATA might be your match.

Test-Drive the Camry at Keith Pierson Toyota

Ready to check out the Camry up close? Head to Keith Pierson Toyota in Jacksonville, Florida. Our team can help you pick the perfect Camry for your needs and budget. If you have any further questions about the differences between the Camry and the SONATA, we’ll be happy to answer them too. Contact us today to schedule an appointment or to speak with one of our team members.

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