2006 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 5,700 cc (8 cylinders), 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (381 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 146 more horse power than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (235 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser should accelerate faster than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser 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, 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser (543 Nm @ 3600 RPM) has 237 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Hyundai Sonata. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Sonata | Land Cruiser |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3343 cc | 5700 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 235 HP | 381 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 306 Nm | 543 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4950 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1971 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1880 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 13.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 18.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 93 L |
