2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV vs. 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited
To start off, both 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV and 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited were released in the same year (2010). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV and 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited are equipped with a 2,400 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 7 more horse power than 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV. (168 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited should accelerate faster than 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited weights approximately 33 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV. (221 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Hyundai Sonata SE PZEV | 2010 Hyundai Sonata Limited | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Sonata | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2010 | 2010 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2400 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 168 HP | 175 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 221 Nm | 228 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 1509 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 4798 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1831 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1473 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 2728 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 67 L |
