Hyundai Sonata 1998 vs Audi A6 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Audi A6) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 110 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 235 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 12.7 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 26 HP more power than Audi A6, but torque is 55 NM less than Audi A6. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 5.7 | |
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The Audi A6 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 3.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Audi A6, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 480 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 1220 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 1520 km on highway | ||
| Audi A6 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 4 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | Installed on at least 10 other car models, including Volkswagen Passat, Volkswagen Golf, Seat Alhambra, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.71 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.81 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.45 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 9 cm shorter than the Audi A6, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 551 litres | |
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Audi A6 has more luggage space. Hyundai Sonata has 155 litres less trunk space than the Audi A6. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.7 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 1.2 metres less than that of the Audi A6, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 2`010 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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