Compare Hyundai Sonata 8 vs Hyundai i40 Sedan facelift vs Hyundai Elantra 5 MD

Variants
1.6 T-GDI AT
2.0 GDI Hybrid AT
2.5 GDI AT
2.5 Turbo GDI AT
1.6 GDi
1.7 CRDi 115hp
1.7 CRDi 141hp
1.7 CRDi 141hp DCT
2.0 GDi
2.0 GDi AT
1.8
1.8 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
506 L / 17.9 cu-ft ~ 1672 L / 59.0 cu-ft
419 L / 14.8 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
48.0 L / 12.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Vented 12"
Ventilated discs
Disc
Brakes | Rear
solid 11.2"
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Steering Ratio
13.27x
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Independent, spring
Torsion
Tire Size
205/60 R16, 215/50 R17, 225/45 R18
Turning Circle
36.1 ft
10.9 m / 35.9 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4900 mm / 192.9 in
4775 mm / 188.0 in
4529 mm / 178.3 in
Size | Width
1859 mm / 73.2 in
1815 mm / 71.5 in
1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front
1633.0 mm / 64.3 in
1591.0 mm / 62.6 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1623.0 mm / 63.9 in
1597.0 mm / 62.9 in
1562.0 mm / 61.5 in
Wheel Size
7.0J x 16, 7.5J x 17, 8.0J x 18
Wheelbase
2840 mm / 111.8 in
2770 mm / 109.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.28
Fuel Economy
7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (combined) | 8.1 L/100km / 29.0 MPG (urban) | 5.9 L/100km / 39.9 MPG (highway)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 6
ULEV
Engine
G4NB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
1.6, 2.0, 2.5 L
1.8 L / 109.7 cu-in / 1797.0 cc
Engine | Power
148.0 hp / 110.4 kW @ 6500 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
82.4 hp/L / 1.3 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
87.1 mm / 3.4 in
Engine | Torque
178 Nm / 131.3 lb-ft @ 4700 rpm
Engine | Type
I4 Smartstream: G1.6 T-GDi, G2.0 LPi, G2.0 MPi, G2.0 GDi (Hybrid); G2.5 MPi, G2.5 GDi
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Fuel Capacity
13.2 gal
Transmission | Gears
6- or 8-speed
6-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic

Production

Availability
2020
2015 ~ 2018
2010 ~ 2015
Debut
2019-03
Made In
South Korea, US, China

Reviews

Neofiliac score
37%
23%
12%
Pros
  • Excellent 0.24 drag coefficient
  • Decent performance
  • Decent exterior styling
  • Added 7-speed DCT
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Improved styling
  • Improved build quality
Cons
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with basic suspension setup
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Not fully independent rear suspensions

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