Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 90 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 215 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.7 seconds | 12.6 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 50 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 90 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.1 | 5.7 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 60 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 960 km in combined cycle | |
| 1300 km on highway | 1140 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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: | 4.80 m | 4.41 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger. Hyundai Sonata is 39 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 12 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 437 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 86 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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