2009 Buick Enclave vs. 2007 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2009 Buick Enclave is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2007 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2007 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 3,600 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Buick Enclave is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Buick Enclave (285 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 51 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Sonata. (234 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Buick Enclave should accelerate faster than 2007 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, 2007 Hyundai Sonata (306 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 36 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Buick Enclave. (270 Nm @ 3400 RPM). This means 2007 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Buick Enclave.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Buick Enclave | 2007 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Buick | Hyundai |
| Model | Enclave | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2007 |
| Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3600 cc | 3340 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 285 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 270 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3400 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 8 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 5130 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2010 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3030 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 9.8 L/100km | 7.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 67 L |
