2009 Honda Ridgeline vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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 3,471 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Honda Ridgeline is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (250 HP @ 5700 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 487 kg more than 2009 Honda Ridgeline.
Because 2009 Honda Ridgeline is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2009 Honda Ridgeline 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, 2009 Honda Ridgeline (335 Nm @ 4300 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM). This means 2009 Honda Ridgeline will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
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2009 Honda Ridgeline | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Honda | Hyundai |
Model | Ridgeline | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 3471 cc | 1991 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 250 HP | 138 HP |
Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 335 Nm | 305 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 1800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 16.3:1 | 17.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1193 kg | 1680 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5260 mm | 4810 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1980 mm | 1830 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1790 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3110 mm | 2740 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 14 L/100km | 6.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 83 L | 70 L |