2013 Chevrolet Sonic vs. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe
To start off, both 2013 Chevrolet Sonic and 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,998 cc (4 cylinders), 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (260 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 126 more horse power than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (134 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe should accelerate faster than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe weights approximately 453 kg more than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe (365 Nm @ 3000 RPM) has 196 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic. (169 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Chevrolet Sonic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Chevrolet Sonic | 2013 Hyundai Santa Fe | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Sonic | Santa Fe |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 1998 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 134 HP | 260 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 169 Nm | 365 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3800 RPM | 3000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 80 mm | 86 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 88 mm | 86 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | 6-speed automatic | 6-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1237 kg | 1690 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4399 mm | 4690 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1735 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1517 mm | 1690 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2685 mm | 2700 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 7.4 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 7.7 L/100km | 9.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 66 L |
