2012 Land Rover Range Rover vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2013 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2012 Land Rover Range Rover. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2012 Land Rover Range Rover would be higher. At 5,000 cc (8 cylinders), 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover (375 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 180 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Land Rover Range Rover weights approximately 1080 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Land Rover Range Rover is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Land Rover Range Rover 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 Land Rover Range Rover (508 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 259 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2012 Land Rover Range Rover will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
2012 Land Rover Range Rover | 2013 Hyundai Sonata | |
Make | Land Rover | Hyundai |
Model | Range Rover | Sonata |
Year Released | 2012 | 2013 |
Body Type | SUV | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 5000 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 375 HP | 195 HP |
Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 6300 RPM |
Torque | 508 Nm | 249 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | 4WD | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | 6-speed automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 2584 kg | 1504 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4973 mm | 4820 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2035 mm | 1835 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1877 mm | 1470 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2891 mm | 2795 mm |
Fuel Consumption Highway | 13.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 19.6 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 104 L | 70 L |