2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser
To start off, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser weights approximately 404 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2008 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, 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser (343 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 39 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Toyota Land Cruiser | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Sonata | Land Cruiser |
Year Released | 2007 | 2008 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 2982 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 232 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 304 Nm | 343 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 21.2:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
Top Speed | 225 km/hour | 163 km/hour |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 8 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1646 kg | 2050 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4790 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1880 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1910 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.1 L/100km | 8.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 180 L |