2008 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2011 Ford Maverick
To start off, 2011 Ford Maverick is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2008 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2008 Hyundai Sonata 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. 2011 Ford Maverick weights approximately 72 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2011 Ford Maverick is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Ford Maverick 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, 2008 Hyundai Sonata (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Ford Maverick. (175 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Ford Maverick. 2008 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2011 Ford Maverick has manual transmission. 2011 Ford Maverick 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 | 2011 Ford Maverick | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Sonata | Maverick |
Year Released | 2008 | 2011 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1987 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 122 HP |
Torque | 219 Nm | 175 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 198 km/hour | 166 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.1 seconds | 12 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1515 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4420 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1780 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2630 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 12.3 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |