The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size sedan with a length of 4.7 meters, width of 1.77 meters, and height of 1.405 meters. It has a wheelbase of 2.7 meters and a ground clearance of 0.17 meters. It has 4 doors and 5 seats. The turning radius is 10.5 meters.
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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 Hyundai Sonata is a petrol-powered car that meets the Euro 2 emission standard. It has a fuel consumption of 15.6 l/100 km in urban areas, 8 l/100 km in extra urban areas, and 10.8 l/100 km combined.
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Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Emission Standard
Euro 2
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.6 l/100 km 15.08 US mpg 18.11 UK mpg 6.41 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8 l/100 km 29.4 US mpg 35.31 UK mpg 12.5 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
10.8 l/100 km 21.78 US mpg 26.16 UK mpg 9.26 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car with a 2.0L inline-4 cylinder engine, producing 125 horsepower and 168 Nm of torque. It has a front-wheel drive layout and a 4-speed automatic transmission. The suspension is independent with coil springs and anti-roll bars at the front and rear.
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Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
125 Hp @ 5800 rpm.
Power Per Litre
62.6 Hp/l
Torque
168 Nm @ 4600 rpm. 123.91 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine Layout
Front, Transverse
Engine Model Code
Sirius / G4CP
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.
Compression Ratio
9
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
4
Fuel Injection System
Multi-port manifold injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine Oil Capacity
4.4 l 4.65 US qt | 3.87 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
10W-30, 10W-40 / API SG, API SH
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
4 gears, automatic transmission
Front Suspension
Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Brakes
The Hyundai Sonata is equipped with ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear, along with an Anti-lock braking system for enhanced safety. The car features a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering. The tires are 195/70 R14 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 Hyundai Sonata is a mid-size car with a kerb weight of 1350 kg and a maximum weight of 1860 kg. It has a fuel tank capacity of 65 liters and a minimum trunk boot space of 373 liters. Its weight-to-power ratio is 10.8 kg/Hp and 92.6 Hp/tonne, while its weight-to-torque ratio is 8 kg/Nm and 124.4 Nm/tonne.
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Weight To Power Ratio
10.8 kg/Hp, 92.6 Hp/tonne
Weight To Torque Ratio
8 kg/Nm, 124.4 Nm/tonne
Kerb Weight
1350 kg 2976.24 lbs.
Max Weight
1860 kg 4100.6 lbs.
Max Load
510 kg 1124.36 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)
The length of the Hyundai Sonata is 4.7 meters or 185.04 inches.
The Hyundai Sonata has 5 seats.
The ground clearance of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.17 meters or 6.69 inches.
The Hyundai Sonata can accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 12.8 seconds.
The top speed of the Hyundai Sonata is electronically limited to 190 km/h.
The drag coefficient of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.35, indicating a sleek design that reduces air resistance.
Petrol (Gasoline)
Euro 2
10.8 l/100 km
The Hyundai Sonata has a 2.0L inline-4 cylinder engine.
The Hyundai Sonata has a 4-speed automatic transmission.
The Hyundai Sonata has a front-wheel drive layout with the internal combustion engine driving the front wheels.
The Hyundai Sonata has ventilated discs in the front and discs in the rear.
The Hyundai Sonata has a steering rack and pinion system with hydraulic power steering.
The Hyundai Sonata has tires of size 195/70 R14.
The fuel economy of the Hyundai Sonata varies depending on the trim level and engine option, but it typically ranges from 25-35 mpg in the city and 35-40 mpg on the highway.
Yes, the Hyundai Sonata has a good reliability record, with many owners reporting low maintenance costs and few mechanical issues.
The Hyundai Sonata offers a range of safety features, including forward collision avoidance, lane departure warning, and blind spot monitoring, depending on the trim level and options chosen.
The kerb weight of the Hyundai Sonata is 1350 kg or 2976.24 lbs.
The maximum weight of the Hyundai Sonata is 1860 kg or 4100.6 lbs.
The minimum trunk boot space of the Hyundai Sonata is 373 liters or 13.17 cu. ft.
