2013 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2013 Lincoln MKZ

To start off, both 2013 Hyundai Sonata and 2013 Lincoln MKZ were released in the same year (2013). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,700 cc (6 cylinders), 2013 Lincoln MKZ is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Lincoln MKZ (296 HP @ 6500 RPM) has 101 more horse power than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (195 HP @ 6300 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKZ should accelerate faster than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Lincoln MKZ weights approximately 289 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 2013 Lincoln MKZ is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2013 Lincoln MKZ 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, 2013 Lincoln MKZ (366 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 117 more torque (in Nm) than 2013 Hyundai Sonata. (249 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2013 Lincoln MKZ will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2013 Hyundai Sonata.

Compare all specifications:

2013 Hyundai Sonata 2013 Lincoln MKZ
Make Hyundai Lincoln
Model Sonata MKZ
Year Released 2013 2013
Body Type Sedan Sedan
Engine Position Front Front
Engine Size 2359 cc 3700 cc
Engine Cylinders 4 cylinders 6 cylinders
Engine Type in-line V
Valves per Cylinder 4 valves 4 valves
Horse Power 195 HP 296 HP
Engine RPM 6300 RPM 6500 RPM
Torque 249 Nm 366 Nm
Torque RPM 4250 RPM 4000 RPM
Engine Bore Size 88 mm 95 mm
Engine Stroke Size 97 mm 86 mm
Engine Compression Ratio 11.3:1 10.3:1
Fuel Type Gasoline Gasoline
Drive Type Front AWD
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 1740 kg
Vehicle Length 4820 mm 4930 mm
Vehicle Width 1835 mm 2116 mm
Vehicle Height 1470 mm 1478 mm
Wheelbase Size 2795 mm 2850 mm
Fuel Consumption 5.6 L/100km 9 L/100km
Fuel Consumption City 8.7 L/100km 13.1 L/100km
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 L 66 L


 

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