Rover 400 1996 vs Hyundai Sonata 1998
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.8 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 112 HP | 133 HP | |
| Torque: | 145 NM | 169 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.8 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Rover 400 engine produces 21 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, whereas torque is 24 NM less than Hyundai Sonata. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.1 | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 55 litres | 65 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 420'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 10 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Rover 25, Rover 200, Rover 45 | 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. Rover 400 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.49 m | 4.71 m | |
| Width: | 1.70 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.39 m | 1.41 m | |
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Rover 400 is smaller. Rover 400 is 22 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, 12 cm narrower, while the height of Rover 400 is 2 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 470 litres | 396 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
810 litres | no data | |
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Rover 400 has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Rover 400 has 74 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Sonata may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.3 meters | 10.5 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Rover 400 is 0.2 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`640 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | no data | 800 | |
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