Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Honda Accord 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 173 HP | 190 HP | |
| Torque: | 245 NM | 223 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.2 seconds | 7.9 seconds | |
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Honda Accord is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 17 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 22 NM more than Honda Accord. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.3 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.7 | 9.0 | |
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The Honda Accord is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Honda Accord, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 105 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 670 km in combined cycle | 720 km in combined cycle | |
| 870 km on highway | 940 km on highway | ||
| Honda Accord gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | Used only for this car | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Sonata engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.44 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Sonata is 9 cm longer than the Honda Accord, 6 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 459 litres | |
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Honda Accord has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 29 litres less trunk space than the Honda Accord. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 metres more than that of the Honda Accord. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | above average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 2000 | |
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