Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs Chevrolet Epica 2006
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 141 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 195 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 20 HP more power than Chevrolet Epica, whereas torque is 24 NM more than Chevrolet Epica. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.2 | |
| Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.1 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 15 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 790 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1030 km on highway | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Chevrolet Epica engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
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): | 2`030 | 1`985 | |
| 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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