2026Canadian prices and NRCan ratings
Honda Prelude vs Hyundai Sonata
Key differences
From published figures, not a road test- The Sonata uses 0.4 L/100 km less combined (5 vs 5.4), about 80 L less fuel over 20,000 km.
- Only the Sonata offers AWD or 4WD, useful in a Canadian winter.
- Transport Canada lists 0 safety recalls for the 2026 Prelude and 1 for the Sonata.
Side by side
Add a third model →| Spec |  |  |
|---|---|---|
| MSRP from | — | — |
| Vehonix efficiency score (out of 10) | 6.8/10 | 7/10 |
| Body | Sedan | Sedan |
| Fuel | Gasoline | Hybrid |
| Combined (L or Le/100 km) | 5.4 | 5 |
| City | 5 | 5.3 |
| Highway | 5.7 | 4.6 |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Level 2 charge (240 V) | — | — |
| Total range (PHEV) | — | — |
| CO2 (g/km) | 127 | 117 |
| CO2 rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Smog rating (out of 10) | — | — |
| Max power | — | — |
| Seats | — | — |
| Drivetrain | — | AWD |
| AWD / 4WD offered (winter) | No | Yes |
| Fuel required | — | — |
| Manual offered | No | No |
| Rated configurations | 1 | 3 |
| 2026 safety recalls (Transport Canada) | 0 | 1 |
The best figure on each row is highlighted. MSRP is the cheapest checked trim; fuel use is the most efficient trim.