Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Honda Accord 2015
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai Sonata) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Honda Accord) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 141 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 340 NM | 190 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11 seconds | 11.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 9 HP less power than Honda Accord, but torque is 150 NM more than Honda Accord. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 7.4 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 19 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai i40, Kia Optima | Used also on Honda CR-V | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine: This engine is sensitive to both fuel and oil quality. Using low-grade gasoline can quickly damage the catalytic converter and lead to premature failure of the oxygen sensors.
Many Honda owners are annoyed ... More about Honda Accord 2015 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.86 m | 4.89 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.85 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm shorter than the Honda Accord, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 492 litres | |
| Even though the car is shorter, Hyundai Sonata has 18 litres more trunk space than the Honda Accord. The Honda Accord may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.6 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 metres less than that of the Honda Accord, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`920 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 12 400 | |
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