Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Ford Mondeo 2003
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 133 HP | 145 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Ford Mondeo is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 12 HP less power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 12 NM less than Ford Mondeo. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3.5 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 8.0 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 150 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 59 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 730 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 980 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 690 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | 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 | 4.73 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.43 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm longer than the Ford Mondeo, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 500 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 70 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. 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 | 11.1 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`865 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1000 | |
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