Hyundai Sonata 1998 vs Subaru Legacy 1997
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 116 HP | |
| Torque: | 180 NM | 172 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 10.1 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 20 HP more power than Subaru Legacy, whereas torque is 8 NM more than Subaru Legacy. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.9 | 9.9 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Subaru Legacy, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 150 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 60 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 730 km in combined cycle | 600 km in combined cycle | |
| 970 km on highway | 740 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. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Front wheel drive (FWD) | All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 22 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis | 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. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Sonata 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: | 4.71 m | 4.60 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.70 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.40 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger. Hyundai Sonata is 11 cm longer than the Subaru Legacy, 12 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 396 litres | 455 litres | |
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Subaru Legacy has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 59 litres less trunk space than the Subaru Legacy. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.5 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.9 metres less than that of the Subaru Legacy, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`910 | 1`870 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | high | |
| Average price (€): | 800 | 1200 | |
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