2009 Toyota Sienna vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2010 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2009 Toyota Sienna. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2009 Toyota Sienna would be higher. At 3,456 cc (6 cylinders), 2009 Toyota Sienna is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Toyota Sienna (266 HP @ 6200 RPM) has 17 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (249 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2009 Toyota Sienna should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata weights approximately 255 kg more than 2009 Toyota Sienna.
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 Toyota Sienna (332 Nm @ 4700 RPM) has 22 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (310 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Toyota Sienna will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Toyota Sienna | 2010 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Toyota | Hyundai |
| Model | Sienna | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Minivan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3456 cc | 3300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 266 HP | 249 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6200 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 332 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4700 RPM | 4500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1330 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5110 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1970 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1760 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3040 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 10.2 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 13.8 L/100km | 12.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 76 L | 67 L |
