Compare Hyundai Sonata 4 EF facelift vs Hyundai i40 Sedan vs Hyundai Elantra 5 MD

Variants
1.8
1.8 AT
2.0 131hp
2.0 131hp AT
2.5 AT
2.7
2.7 AT
1.6 GDI
1.7 CRDi 116hp
1.7 CRDi 136hp
1.7 CRDi 136hp AT
2.0 GDI
2.0 GDI AT
1.8
1.8 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
525 L / 18.5 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
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
48.0 L / 12.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Disc
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
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
11.2 m / 36.7 ft
10.9 m / 35.9 ft

Construction

Body Style
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan
4-door Sedan

Dimensions

Size | Height
1422 mm / 56.0 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4747 mm / 186.9 in
4770 mm / 187.8 in
4529 mm / 178.3 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in
1815 mm / 71.5 in
1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1591.0 mm / 62.6 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 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
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2770 mm / 109.1 in
2700 mm / 106.3 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.32
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 3
Euro 5
ULEV
Engine
G4NB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.3:1
Engine | Displacement
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
Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
6-speed
6-speed

Production

Availability
2001 ~ 2004
2011 ~ 2015
2010 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
29%
21%
12%
Pros
  • Improved styling
  • New engine optinos
  • Acceptable styling from some angles
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Improved styling
  • Improved build quality
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only MacPherston strut front suspensions
  • Outdated transmissions
  • Horrible 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Not fully independent rear suspensions

Price

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