Chevrolet Epica 2007 vs Hyundai Sonata 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 320 NM | 305 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.1 seconds | 11.6 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is more dynamic to drive. Chevrolet Epica engine produces 10 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 15 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Thanks to more power Chevrolet Epica reaches 100 km/h speed 1.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.3 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.1 l/100km | 7.0 l/100km | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Chevrolet Epica consumes 0.3 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 45 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Chevrolet Epica consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 890 km in combined cycle | |
| 800 km with real consumption | 920 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 5 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson | |
| 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. | |||
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): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2400 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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