2009 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2009 Toyota Prius
To start off, both 2009 Hyundai Sonata and 2009 Toyota Prius 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 (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) has 100 more horse power than 2009 Toyota Prius. (75 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2009 Toyota Prius.
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 146 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Toyota Prius. (82 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 2009 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Toyota Prius.
Compare all specifications:
2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2009 Toyota Prius | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Sonata | Prius |
Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2359 cc | 1496 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 75 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 82 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 13.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4450 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2710 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.4 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 4.9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 5.1 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 45 L |