Hyundai Sonata 2008 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 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 (Chevrolet Epica) 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." | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 9 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 110 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 8.2 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.45 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata and Chevrolet Epica are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 480 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 43 litres more trunk space than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 1.2 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 1`985 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2400 | |
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