2006 Toyota Avalon vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 4 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Toyota Avalon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Toyota Avalon would be higher. At 3,458 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Toyota Avalon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Toyota Avalon (268 HP) has 100 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (168 HP). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Toyota Avalon should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 121 kg more than 2006 Toyota Avalon.
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 Toyota Avalon (336 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Toyota Avalon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Toyota Avalon | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Avalon | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2006 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3458 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 268 HP | 168 HP |
| Torque | 336 Nm | 221 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1355 kg | 1476 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5020 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1860 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 67 L |
