Hyundai Sonata 2010 vs Ford Fusion 2005
| Body: | Sedan | Hatchback | |
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| The hatchback generally has more luggage space thanks to a larger trunk door opening and the ability to convert the rear of the passenger compartment into luggage space. Sedans tend to be quieter than hatchbacks, due to a more isolated rear area. | |||
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.6 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 165 HP | 100 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 146 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.9 seconds | 13.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 65 HP more power than Ford Fusion, whereas torque is 52 NM more than Ford Fusion. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.2 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.6 | 7.7 | |
| Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Ford Fusion, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 45 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 920 km in combined cycle | 580 km in combined cycle | |
| 1200 km on highway | 730 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. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 470'000 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 Ford Fusion engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Ford C-Max, Ford Fiesta | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.02 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.72 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.53 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but lower. Hyundai Sonata is 80 cm longer than the Ford Fusion, 12 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 6 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 337 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
no data | 1175 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata has more luggage capacity. Hyundai Sonata has 186 litres more trunk space than the Ford Fusion. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.3 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.6 metres more than that of the Ford Fusion, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 1`630 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2800 | |
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