2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS vs. 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE
To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS and 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. Both 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS and 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE are equipped with a 2,359 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE (197 HP @ 6300 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE weights approximately 3 kg more than 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS. 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 Sonata SE (252 Nm @ 4250 RPM) has 3 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS.
Compare all specifications:
| 2013 Hyundai Sonata GLS | 2013 Hyundai Sonata SE | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Sonata | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2013 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2359 cc | 2359 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 195 HP | 197 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6300 RPM | 6300 RPM |
| Torque | 249 Nm | 252 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 4250 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 88 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 97 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | 11.3:1 |
| 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 | 1451 kg | 1454 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4820 mm | 4820 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1835 mm | 1835 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1470 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2795 mm | 2795 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 5.6 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
