2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2007 Ford Galaxy
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2007 Ford Galaxy were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,398 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (162 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 19 more horse power than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (143 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2007 Ford Galaxy. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Ford Galaxy weights approximately 282 kg more than 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (222 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 19 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Ford Galaxy. (203 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Ford Galaxy.
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2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2007 Ford Galaxy | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Sonata | Galaxy |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2398 cc | 2293 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 162 HP | 143 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5500 RPM |
Torque | 222 Nm | 203 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 213 km/hour | 196 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.6 seconds | 12.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1725 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 5760 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1820 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1800 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2840 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |