Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Chevrolet Epica 2007
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.7 seconds | |
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Chevrolet Epica is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 10 HP less power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 15 NM less than Chevrolet Epica. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.3 | 6.1 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 7.0 l/100km | 6.9 l/100km | |
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The Chevrolet Epica is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 180 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1060 km in combined cycle | |
| 920 km with real consumption | 940 km with real consumption | ||
| Chevrolet Epica gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Chevrolet Captiva, Opel Antara, Chevrolet Cruze | |
| 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: | 4.80 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: | 10.9 meters | 10.8 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres more than that of the Chevrolet Epica. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2400 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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