2011 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2011 Lotus Exige
To start off, both 2011 Hyundai Sonata and 2011 Lotus Exige 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 Lotus Exige (257 HP @ 8000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Hyundai Sonata. (200 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Lotus Exige should accelerate faster than 2011 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2011 Lotus Exige is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 Lotus Exige. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Hyundai Sonata, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. 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 13 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Lotus Exige. (236 Nm @ 6000 RPM). This means 2011 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Lotus Exige. 2011 Hyundai Sonata has automatic transmission and 2011 Lotus Exige has manual transmission. 2011 Lotus Exige will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Hyundai Sonata will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2011 Hyundai Sonata | 2011 Lotus Exige | |
Make | Hyundai | Lotus |
Model | Sonata | Exige |
Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
Body Type | Sedan | Coupe |
Engine Position | Front | Middle |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 1800 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 200 HP | 257 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 8000 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 236 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Rear |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 2 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 3797 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1727 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1158 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2299 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 9 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 11.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 44 L |