2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2007 Nissan Murano
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Sonata and 2007 Nissan Murano were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,498 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Nissan Murano is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Nissan Murano (240 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 6 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Nissan Murano should accelerate faster 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 Nissan Murano (331 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 25 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2007 Nissan Murano will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2007 Nissan Murano | |
Make | Hyundai | Nissan |
Model | Sonata | Murano |
Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
Body Type | Sedan | Crossover |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 3498 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 240 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5800 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 331 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 92 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 83.8 mm | 81 mm |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4770 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1890 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1700 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.8 L/100km | 9.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 82 L |