Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
136 HP
152 HP
Torque:
180 NM
218 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.5 seconds
10.5 seconds
Hyundai Sonata engine produces 16 HP less power than Toyota Camry, whereas torque is 38 NM less than Toyota Camry.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
9.9
9.7
Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Toyota Camry, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
650 km in combined cycle
720 km in combined cycle
910 km on highway
920 km on highway
Toyota Camry gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
13 years
19 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Magentis
Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Toyota RAV4, Toyota Previa
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Toyota Camry might be a better choice in this respect.
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.
Toyota Camry 2001 2.4 engine: A fairly robust engine, easy to maintain and spare parts are readily available. Not too sensitive to fuel quality. High oil consumption and relatively short chain life (around 170 000 km).
Dimensions
Length:
4.71 m
4.82 m
Width:
1.82 m
1.80 m
Height:
1.41 m
1.50 m
Hyundai Sonata is 11 cm shorter than the Toyota Camry, 2 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 9 cm lower.
Trunk capacity:
396 litres
no data
Turning diameter:
10.5 meters
11 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 metres less than that of the Toyota Camry, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
