Compare Hyundai Sonata 4 EF vs Kia Optima vs Hyundai Sonata 5 NF facelift

Variants
1.8
1.8 AT
2.0 136hp
2.0 136hp AT
2.0 147hp
2.0 147hp AT
2.4 150hp
2.4 150hp AT
2.5 160hp
2.5 175hp
2.5 175hp AT
2.5 GLS 160hp AT
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
2.0
2.0 6AT
2.0 4AT
2.0 CRDi
2.0 CRDi 4AT
3.3 5AT
2.4
2.4 5AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
523 L / 18.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.5 m / 34.4 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
12.0 m / 39.4 ft

Construction

Battery | Capacity
1.8 kWh (gross)
Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1410 mm / 55.5 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4710 mm / 185.4 in
Size | Width
1818 mm / 71.6 in
1832 mm / 72.1 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
Track Width | Rear
1520.0 mm / 59.8 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2730 mm / 107.5 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
0.27
0.32

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 2
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Euro 4
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1

Production

Availability
2020
2008 ~ 2009
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
28%
69%
32%
Pros
  • Rather good styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Improved drivetrain options
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Still generic styling

Price

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