Hyundai i40 2011 vs Hyundai Sonata 2011
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 1.7 Diesel | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Diesel (Hyundai i40) engines typically outperform gasoline engines in terms of fuel efficiency and low-end torque. This makes them more economical and better suited for towing or long-distance travel. However, gasoline (Hyundai Sonata) engines mostly are lighter, quieter, and offer better acceleration and responsiveness, especially in smaller vehicles. For more information, see the article "Diesel or Petrol: Fuel Economy and Key Differences." | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 136 HP | 271 HP | |
| Torque: | 330 NM | 365 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 8.5 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai i40 engine produces 135 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 35 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. Due to the lower power, Hyundai i40 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.6 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 9 years | 15 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai i40 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: | 4.74 m | 4.82 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.84 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 8 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, 2 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 523 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
| Hyundai i40 has 2 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | low | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 6600 | 2400 | |
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