2009 Honda Fit vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Honda Fit and 2009 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,991 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 22 more horse power than 2009 Honda Fit. (116 HP @ 6600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Honda Fit. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 551 kg more than 2009 Honda Fit. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 199 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Honda Fit. (106 Nm @ 4800 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Honda Fit.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Honda Fit | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Fit | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1499 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 116 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 6600 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 106 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.4:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1129 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4110 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1530 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 L | 70 L |