2006 GMC Envoy vs. 2006 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2006 GMC Envoy and 2006 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 5,359 cc (8 cylinders), 2006 GMC Envoy is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 GMC Envoy (300 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 65 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (235 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2006 GMC Envoy is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 GMC Envoy will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 GMC Envoy (447 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2006 GMC Envoy will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2006 GMC Envoy | 2006 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | GMC | Hyundai |
Model | Envoy | Sonata |
Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5359 cc | 3343 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 300 HP | 235 HP |
Engine RPM | 5200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 447 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 96.1 mm | 92 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 92 mm | 83.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1900 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1830 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2880 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 11.2 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 15.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 13.8 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |