2005 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2005 Volkswagen GTI
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Sonata and 2005 Volkswagen GTI were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,784 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Volkswagen GTI is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (200 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2005 Volkswagen GTI should accelerate faster than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 66 kg more than 2005 Volkswagen GTI.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen GTI (264 Nm) has 65 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Sonata. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen GTI will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Sonata | 2005 Volkswagen GTI | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sonata | GTI |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 2784 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 264 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1377 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4190 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1450 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2470 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 8 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.6 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 55 L |
