2010 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2013 Toyota Tacoma
To start off, 2013 Toyota Tacoma is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2010 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2010 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,700 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Toyota Tacoma is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Hyundai Sonata (175 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 18 more horse power than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. (157 HP @ 5200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2013 Toyota Tacoma. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Toyota Tacoma weights approximately 325 kg more than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2013 Toyota Tacoma is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Toyota Tacoma 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, 2013 Toyota Tacoma (361 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 133 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Hyundai Sonata. (228 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2013 Toyota Tacoma will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Hyundai Sonata.
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2010 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Toyota Tacoma | |
Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
Model | Sonata | Tacoma |
Year Released | 2010 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Pickup |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2700 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 175 HP | 157 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 228 Nm | 361 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 4-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1509 kg | 1834 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4798 mm | 5286 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1831 mm | 1895 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1473 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2728 mm | 3246 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.5 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 13.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 67 L | 80 L |