2008 Daewoo Kalos vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2008 Daewoo Kalos and 2008 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 408 kg more than 2008 Daewoo Kalos.
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, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 115 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. (104 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Daewoo Kalos. 2008 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2008 Daewoo Kalos has manual transmission. 2008 Daewoo Kalos will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2008 Daewoo Kalos | 2008 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Daewoo | Hyundai |
Model | Kalos | Sonata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1150 cc | 2359 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 71 HP | 0 HP |
Torque | 104 Nm | 219 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4400 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 157 km/hour | 198 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 13.7 seconds | 10.1 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1035 kg | 1443 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3890 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1480 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1500 mm | 1840 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2490 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.3 L/100km | 12.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 70 L |