2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2007 Opel Corsa
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Opel Corsa. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Opel Corsa would be higher. 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 253 kg more than 2007 Opel Corsa.
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 Opel Corsa (240 Nm @ 2300 RPM) has 21 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2007 Opel Corsa will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. 2008 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2007 Opel Corsa has manual transmission. 2007 Opel Corsa 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 Hyundai Sonata | 2007 Opel Corsa | |
Make | Hyundai | Opel |
Model | Sonata | Corsa |
Year Released | 2008 | 2007 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1686 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 100 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 240 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2300 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 174 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 11.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1190 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 3830 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1440 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2500 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 5.4 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 45 L |