Hyundai Sonata 2010 vs Ford Mondeo 2007
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| 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 | 125 HP | |
| Torque: | 198 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.8 seconds | 12.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 40 HP more power than Ford Mondeo, whereas torque is 38 NM more than Ford Mondeo. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 2.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.0 | 7.4 | |
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The Ford Mondeo is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.6 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Ford Mondeo, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 90 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 870 km in combined cycle | 940 km in combined cycle | |
| 1160 km on highway | 1220 km on highway | ||
| Ford Mondeo gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 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: | 6 years | 3 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | Used only for this car | |
| 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. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.82 m | 4.84 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.89 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.50 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is smaller. Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm shorter than the Ford Mondeo, 6 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 3 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 554 litres | |
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Ford Mondeo has more luggage space. Hyundai Sonata has 31 litres less trunk space than the Ford Mondeo. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 metres less than that of the Ford Mondeo, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | 2`050 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2600 | |
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