2012 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2013 Ford Focus
To start off, 2013 Ford Focus is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,400 cc (4 cylinders), 2012 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (198 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 40 more horse power than 2013 Ford Focus. (158 HP @ 6500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2013 Ford Focus.
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, 2012 Hyundai Sonata (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 51 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Ford Focus. (198 Nm @ 4450 RPM). This means 2012 Hyundai Sonata will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Ford Focus.
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2012 Hyundai Sonata | 2013 Ford Focus | |
Make | Hyundai | Ford |
Model | Sonata | Focus |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2400 cc | 2000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 198 HP | 158 HP |
Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6500 RPM |
Torque | 249 Nm | 198 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4450 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | 6-speed shiftable automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4821 mm | 4534 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1834 mm | 2060 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1471 mm | 1466 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2794 mm | 2649 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 6.7 L/100km | 5.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 7.3 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 47 L |