2009 Hyundai i30 vs. 2009 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai i30 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 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (250 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai i30. (124 HP @ 6200 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai i30. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Hyundai i30 weights approximately 95 kg more than 2009 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, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (311 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 157 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai i30. (154 Nm @ 5200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai i30.
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2009 Hyundai i30 | 2009 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
Model | i30 | Sonata |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1590 cc | 3342 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 124 HP | 250 HP |
Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 154 Nm | 311 Nm |
Torque RPM | 5200 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1214 kg | 1119 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4800 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1780 mm | 1840 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1480 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2660 mm | 2730 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.2 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 53 L | 67 L |