2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2008 Skoda Fabia
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Sonata and 2008 Skoda Fabia 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 160 more horse power than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (74 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2008 Skoda Fabia. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Skoda Fabia weights approximately 112 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 180 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Skoda Fabia. (126 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Skoda Fabia.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata | 2008 Skoda Fabia | |
Make | Hyundai | Skoda |
Model | Sonata | Fabia |
Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3342 cc | 1390 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 234 HP | 74 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 306 Nm | 126 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1058 kg | 1170 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4230 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1650 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2470 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.7 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |