In order to answer this question, we’ll have to take a look under their respective hoods.

Up first is the Sonata. On standard trims, this sedan packs a 2.5L 4-cylinder engine that generates 191 horsepower and 181 lb-ft of torque. Rather impressive, right? That is, until you look under the hood of the Honda Accord and realize its standard 4-cylinder turbocharged engine delivers 192 horsepower and 192 lb-ft of torque.

Horsepower and torque aren’t the only benefits of the Accord, either. In fact, the Honda sedan also offers more fuel efficiency for those long drives to the office. We’re talking an estimated 8.1 city/6.4 highway L/100 km rating on the LX trim of the Accord.* On the other hand, the Sonata boasts an estimated 8.8 city/ 6.4 highway L/100 km rating.

After a closer look, both the Honda and the Hyundai will be great fuel-sipping companions, especially with the help of their large fuel tanks.

We’re giving the most spacious award to the Honda Accord. Why? Well, because this ride is full of room, particularly in the second row, and who doesn’t like room for their crew? Take rear legroom, for example. The Accord’s 1,037 millimetres (40.8 inches) of rear legroom completely outshines the Sonata’s 885 millimetres (34.8 inches) of rear legroom.

The rear shoulder room and the rear hip room are larger in the Accord as well, with 1,436 millimetres (56.5 inches) and 1,408 millimetres (55.4 inches), respectively. Sonata guests may feel a bit more cramped with only 1,424 millimetres (56.1 inches) of rear shoulder room and 1,382 millimetres (54.4 inches) of rear hip room.

What if you want to bring along more than passengers? Maybe you plan on doing some shopping at your local mall or need lots of space for your farmer’s market stand.

In those cases, we’d still recommend going with the Honda Accord. Its 453 litres (16.7 cubic feet) of cargo volume trumps Hyundai Sonata’s 16 cubic feet of trunk space.

It’s important to stay connected while on the roadways. Luckily, the Honda Accord has the infotainment and technological systems to help. It all starts up front, where you’ll notice a standard 7-inch colour touch-screen and a 10.25-inch Driver Information Interface Screen. If you opt for a hybrid Accord, you’ll have a standard 12.3-inch display.

While the Sonata comes standard with a 10.25-inch touch-screen display, there are no available upgrades.

Both the Accord and the Sonata come standard with Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ integration. This makes it extremely easy to send and receive text messages or jam out to your favourite tunes.

However, only the Accord offers wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ on multiple trims. So, anyone in the Accord’s cabin can connect to the infotainment system without the hassle of a cord.