2006 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2006 Hyundai Trajet
To start off, both 2006 Hyundai Sonata and 2006 Hyundai Trajet were released in the same year (2006). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 47 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. (111 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Trajet. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Hyundai Trajet weights approximately 431 kg more than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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 Hyundai Trajet (255 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2006 Hyundai Trajet will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 2006 Hyundai Trajet | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Sonata | Trajet |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2006 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1991 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 111 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 219 Nm | 255 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4900 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 92 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.0:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 14.2 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1450 kg | 1881 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4520 mm | 4700 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1850 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1680 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2840 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 7.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 65 L |
