Chevrolet Epica 2006 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 195 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.9 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is a more dynamic driving. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 20 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. Due to the lower power, Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 8.3 | |
| Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that by driving the Chevrolet Epica over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 790 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1030 km on highway | 1010 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 8 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used only for this car | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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 | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Chevrolet Epica is 0.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`985 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2000 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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