The Sonata has a drag coefficient of 0.35, indicating a relatively low aerodynamic drag for improved fuel efficiency and performance.
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Drag Coefficient Cd
0.35
Body & Dimensions
The car specs describe a Sonata sedan with seating for 5, offering a spacious interior and comfortable ride. Its overall dimensions are generous, providing ample legroom and cargo space. The vehicle boasts a tight turning radius and ground clearance, making it suitable for city driving and highway travel.
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Body Type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
Length
4700 mm 185.04 in.
Width
1770 mm 69.69 in.
Height
1405 mm 55.31 in.
Wheelbase
2700 mm 106.3 in.
Front Track
1520 mm 59.84 in.
Rear Track
1510 mm 59.45 in.
Min Turning Circle
10.5 m 34.45 ft.
Ride Height Ground Clearance
170 mm 6.69 in.
Fuel Consumption
The Sonata is a popular mid-size sedan known for its comfortable ride, spacious interior, and impressive technology features. It offers a refined driving experience with a powerful engine and agile handling.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Engine & Transmission
The Hyundai Sonata is a compact car with a 1.6L inline 4-cylinder engine producing 115 horsepower and 178 Nm of torque. It has a front-wheel drive and a 5-speed manual transmission. The engine is naturally aspirated and uses multi-port manifold injection. The suspension is independent with coil springs and anti-roll bars.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
115 Hp @ 5500 rpm.
Power Per Litre
57.6 Hp/l
Torque
178 Nm @ 4500 rpm. 131.29 lb.-ft. @ 4500 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Displacement
1997 cm3 121.86 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
4
Engine Configuration
Inline
Cylinder Bore
85 mm 3.35 in.
Piston Stroke
88 mm 3.46 in.
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the front wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Front wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
5 gears, manual transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Brakes
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan with a focus on comfort and safety. It features ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, with ABS as an assisting system. The steering is rack-and-pinion with hydraulic power steering. The car runs on 195/70 R14 tires with 14-inch wheel rims.
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Front Brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear Brakes
Disc
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires Size
195/70 R14
Wheel Rims Size
14
Weight & Capacity
The Sonata has a weight-to-power ratio of 11.5 kg/Hp (87.1 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 7.4 kg/Nm (134.8 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1320 kg (2910.1 lbs.) and a minimum trunk/boot space of 373 l (13.17 cu. ft.). The fuel tank capacity is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
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Weight To Power Ratio
11.5 kg/Hp, 87.1 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
7.4 kg/Nm, 134.8 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1320 kg 2910.1 lbs.
Trunk Boot Space Minimum
373 l 13.17 cu. ft.
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l 17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal
Frequently Asked Questions
FAQs for Hyundai - Sonata III (Y3, facelift 1996)
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The drag coefficient of the Sonata is 0.35.
A lower drag coefficient means that the car experiences less aerodynamic drag, which can result in improved fuel efficiency and performance.
The Sonata is powered by a petrol (gasoline) engine.
The Sonata comes equipped with a range of standard features, including a touchscreen infotainment system, Bluetooth connectivity, and a rearview camera.
The Sonata comes standard with advanced safety features such as lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, and blind-spot monitoring.
The engine displacement is 1997 cm3 or 121.86 cu. in.
The transmission type is 5-speed manual transmission.
The drivetrain architecture is an internal combustion engine driving the front wheels of the vehicle.
The Hyundai Sonata has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The Hyundai Sonata has a rack-and-pinion steering system with hydraulic power steering.
The Hyundai Sonata has 195/70 R14 tires.
The Sonata has good fuel efficiency for its class.
The Sonata is known for its comfort, reliability, and smooth ride.
The Sonata can seat up to 5 passengers.
The weight-to-power ratio of the Sonata is 11.5 kg/Hp (87.1 Hp/tonne).
The minimum trunk/boot space of the Sonata is 373 l (13.17 cu. ft.).
The fuel tank capacity of the Sonata is 65 l (17.17 US gal | 14.3 UK gal).
