2011 Chevrolet Cruze vs. 2011 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, both 2011 Chevrolet Cruze and 2011 Hyundai Sonata were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Hyundai Sonata (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 62 more horse power than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (138 HP @ 4900 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
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, 2011 Hyundai Sonata (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 49 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze. (200 Nm @ 1850 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Chevrolet Cruze.
Compare all specifications:
2011 Chevrolet Cruze | 2011 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
Model | Cruze | Sonata |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1400 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 138 HP | 200 HP |
Engine RPM | 4900 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 200 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1850 RPM | 4250 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 Length | 4597 mm | 4821 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1796 mm | 1834 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1476 mm | 1471 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2794 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 6.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 59 L | 70 L |