2007 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2011 Land Rover Defender
To start off, 2011 Land Rover Defender is newer by 4 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 2,402 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Land Rover Defender is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2011 Land Rover Defender. (120 HP @ 3500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2007 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2011 Land Rover Defender. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Land Rover Defender weights approximately 1265 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender 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, 2011 Land Rover Defender (360 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2011 Land Rover Defender will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. 2007 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2011 Land Rover Defender has manual transmission. 2011 Land Rover Defender will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2007 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2007 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Land Rover Defender | |
Make | Hyundai | Land Rover |
Model | Sonata | Defender |
Year Released | 2007 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2402 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 120 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 360 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 2708 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4650 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 2030 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 2030 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2800 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 16 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 75 L |