Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Toyota Corolla 2004
| Gearbox: | Manual | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 137 HP | 131 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 170 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 6 HP more power than Toyota Corolla, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Toyota Corolla. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 50 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 400'000 km | 280'000 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: | 11 years | 12 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Toyota Avensis, Toyota RAV4, Toyota Corolla Verso | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine: The 1ZZ-FE engine is more advanced, lighter, and simpler than its predecessor, emphasizing fuel efficiency and output. However, these improvements have come at the cost of reduced durability compared to earlier cast-iron engines. The engine block features an open-deck cooling design for easier production and lower ... More about Toyota Corolla 2004 1.8 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.75 m | 4.38 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.71 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.47 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but lower. Hyundai Sonata is 37 cm longer than the Toyota Corolla, 12 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 473 litres | |
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Toyota Corolla has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 43 litres less trunk space than the Toyota Corolla. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.2 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.7 metres more than that of the Toyota Corolla, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`655 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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