2012 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2012 Saab 05-Sep
To start off, both 2012 Hyundai Sonata and 2012 Saab 05-Sep were released in the same year (2012). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,800 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Saab 05-Sep is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (300 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 110 more horse power than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (190 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Saab 05-Sep should accelerate faster than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Because 2012 Saab 05-Sep is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Saab 05-Sep 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, 2012 Saab 05-Sep (400 Nm @ 2000 RPM) has 158 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Hyundai Sonata. (242 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Saab 05-Sep will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2012 Saab 05-Sep | |
| Make | Hyundai | Saab |
| Model | Sonata | 05-Sep |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2800 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 190 HP | 300 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 242 Nm | 400 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | AWD |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 5009 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 1862 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1468 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2837 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 13.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
