Hyundai Sonata 2017 vs Toyota Corolla 2016
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 245 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 353 NM | 173 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.5 seconds | 10.2 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 105 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 180 NM more than Toyota Corolla. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 10.9 | 6.4 | |
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The Toyota Corolla is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 4.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Corolla, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 675 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 55 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 640 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Toyota Corolla gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 135 mm (5.3 inches) | 125 mm (4.9 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Hyundai Sonata can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Hyundai Sonata version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 14 years | 18 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota Yaris | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Toyota Corolla 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: | 4.86 m | 4.62 m | |
| Width: | 1.87 m | 1.78 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger. Hyundai Sonata is 24 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 9 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 510 litres | 452 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 58 litres more trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`070 | 1`760 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 11 200 | |
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