2008 Honda Fit vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2008 Honda Fit 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (234 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 125 more horse power than 2008 Honda Fit. (109 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2008 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Honda Fit weights approximately 122 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 164 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Honda Fit. (142 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Fit | 2008 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Fit | Sonata |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1497 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 109 HP | 234 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 142 Nm | 306 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1180 kg | 1058 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4000 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1690 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2460 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.3 L/100km | 8.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 8.9 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.3 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 41 L | 67 L |