Chevrolet Epica 2006 vs Hyundai Sonata 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 197 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
| Chevrolet Epica engine produces 22 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. Despite less power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 0.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Chevrolet Epica could require 75 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Sonata engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| 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 Chevrolet Epica 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 | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.45 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Chevrolet Epica and Hyundai Sonata are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage space. Chevrolet Epica has 43 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.8 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 1.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Chevrolet Epica can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 1600 | |
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