Compare Hyundai Sonata 4 EF facelift vs Kia Optima vs Kia Cerato

Variants
1.8
1.8 AT
2.0 131hp
2.0 131hp AT
2.5 AT
2.7
2.7 AT
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.5 CRDi
1.6
2.0
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
430 L / 15.2 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
381 L / 13.5 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L / 17.2 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
55.0 L / 14.5 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
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
11.2 m / 36.7 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
10.1 m / 33.1 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
1422 mm / 56.0 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
1470 mm / 57.9 in
Size | Length
4747 mm / 186.9 in
4480 mm / 176.4 in
Size | Width
1820 mm / 71.7 in
1735 mm / 68.3 in
Track Width | Front
1540.0 mm / 60.6 in
1495.0 mm / 58.9 in
Track Width | Rear
1530.0 mm / 60.2 in
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
Wheelbase
2700 mm / 106.3 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in
2610 mm / 102.8 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 3
ULEV 70 - LEV III
Engine | Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1

Production

Availability
2001 ~ 2004
2020
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
29%
69%
20%
Pros
  • Improved styling
  • New engine optinos
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Small turning circle
Cons
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • No powerful engine options
  • Only MacPherston strut front suspensions
  • Outdated transmissions
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Miserably low engine output
  • Only available with small engines
  • Basic suspension setup

Price

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