2009 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2009 Kia Spectra
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Kia Spectra were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,359 cc (4 cylinders), 2009 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Hyundai Sonata (176 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 38 more horse power than 2009 Kia Spectra. (138 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Kia Spectra weights approximately 197 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 (228 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 44 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Kia Spectra. (184 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Kia Spectra | |
| Make | Hyundai | Kia |
| Model | Sonata | Spectra |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1975 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 176 HP | 138 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 228 Nm | 184 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.1:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1318 kg | 1515 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4520 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1480 mm | 1740 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1840 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2620 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 8 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 10.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.8 L/100km | 9.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 53 L |
