2022 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2022 MINI Electric Hardtop

The sumptuous cabin offered by the 2022 Hyundai Sonata, which is adorned with soft-touch materials, is sure to entice buyers. It also has intuitive controls that make its infotainment system easy to operate and safe to use while driving. View our comparison page below to learn more about this midsize vehicle. The 2022 MINI Electric Hardtop is one of Sonata’s class opponents that we have compared to, to see how each vehicle performs.

Design & Style

One of the most opulent and comfortable interiors in the midsize car class can be found in the Hyundai Sonata. There is a luxurious feel to its cabin, thanks to part of its extensive use of high-quality materials on its surfaces and sides. Silence prevails throughout, offering an enjoyable ride no matter how fast it goes. All five seats in the Sonata are spacious and comfortable along with ample of legroom on the second row seats, ideal for those passengers who are taller.

The MINI Electric Hardtop boasts a stylish interior but it clearly lacks of room. The car can seat four people with front row seats that are equipped with adequate leg and headroom. Its back row also come with comfy seats but they are not as roomy, thus they are best left for smaller sized adults or children. Style wise, the car looks unique with various elements that are modern found on its cabin surfaces. Some critics have been heard saying its interior looks rather low-rent as compared to class rivals.

Technology & Safety

The Hyundai Sonata offers a variety of technological advances such as Bluetooth, a USB port, Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, HD radio, six speakers, and an 8 inch display with touch screen. For safety, the car offers devices like a rearview camera, rear seat reminder, driver attentiveness monitor, lane tracing and keep assists, lane departure warning, auto emergency brakes, collision warning, pedestrian detection, and adaptive cruise control.

The MINI Electric Hardtop comes with a number of tech features like the Mini Connected telematics system, Apple CarPlay, Bluetooth, navigation, and a 6.5 inch screen. The car also has safety tools that include a rearview camera, speed limit data, auto emergency brakes, pedestrian detection, and collision warning.

Performance

The Hyundai Sonata runs on a base four-cylinder engine that can deliver 191 hp and gets a city / highway gas mileage of 27 mpg / 37 mpg.

The MINI Electric Hardtop offers incredible fuel efficiency ratings which can fetch 115 mpg and 100 mpg-e for city and highway travels. For power, the car’s electric motor can make 181 hp.

The Bottom Line

The Hyundai Sonata is a large, roomy vehicle with plenty of support and comfort inside. Its engine performance is extremely impressive, thanks to its strong powertrain options. The Sonata offers a lot of value to potential buyers and it is a good choice for those looking for an economical yet high-performance midsize vehicle.

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Head over to our dealership at Springfield Hyundai to take the 2022 Hyundai Sonata for a test drive today. Alternatively, you can schedule an advanced test drive slot at your convenience.

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