2026 Honda Accord vs 2026 Hyundai Sonata:
Safety comparison — crash avoidance & crash test ratings
Side-by-side comparison of standard crash-avoidance technologies and NHTSA/IIHS crash test ratings. Driver assistance and convenience features are covered in the full comparison.
Quick take
The Hyundai Sonata leads in overall safety with a MotiveGrid Safety Score of 99 vs 80 — a 19-point gap driven by stronger crash-avoidance features and/or higher NHTSA/IIHS ratings. In crash avoidance, the Hyundai Sonata includes 2 more standard features (2 of 4 key technologies vs 0). The Hyundai Sonata achieves a higher IIHS designation (Top Safety Pick vs Top Safety Pick+). Overall, the Hyundai Sonata has the stronger safety package, leading on 3 of 6 measured features versus 0 for the Honda Accord (3 tied). Check the full comparison for cost of ownership, powertrain, and livability scores — safety is one of five pillars in the MotiveGrid Score.
Crash avoidance(0–2–2)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata)
Crash test ratings(0–1–1)
(Wins–Losses–Ties for Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata)
Data reflects standard equipment at the base MSRP. Optional packages like Ford BlueCruise, GM Super Cruise, and Tesla FSD are not scored (Tesla FSD is the lone curated exception). Crash test data from NHTSA and IIHS. ADAS data verified against manufacturer spec pages.
See the full Honda Accord vs Hyundai Sonata comparison — all five pillars including cost of ownership, powertrain, driver assistance, and livability: