2009 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2010 Chevrolet Colorado
To start off, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,901 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Chevrolet Colorado is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (186 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 11 more horse power than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (175 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado should accelerate faster than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado 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, 2010 Chevrolet Colorado (258 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 30 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2010 Chevrolet Colorado will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Hyundai Sonata.
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2009 Hyundai Sonata | 2010 Chevrolet Colorado | |
Make | Hyundai | Chevrolet |
Model | Sonata | Colorado |
Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 2901 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 186 HP |
Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 258 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 9.8:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 3 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4800 mm | 4890 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1720 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2830 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 11.2 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 72 L |