Compare Hyundai Sonata 5 NF vs Hyundai Elantra 3 XD vs Hyundai Elantra 5 MD

Variants
2.0 137hp
2.0 144hp
2.0 144hp AT
2.0 AT
2.0 CRDi
2.0 CRDi AT
2.4
2.4 AT
2.7
2.7 AT
3.3 AT
1.6
1.6 AT
1.8
2.0 139hp
2.0 139hp AT
2.0D
2.0 143hp
2.0 143hp AT
1.8
1.8 AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
419 L / 14.8 cu-ft
Engine Oil Capacity
4.0 L / 4.2 qt
Fuel Capacity
55.0 L / 14.5 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
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Spring Strut
Torsion
Tire Size
215/60 R16
Turning Circle
12.0 m / 39.4 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
160 mm / 6.3 in
Size | Height
1425 mm / 56.1 in
1435 mm / 56.5 in
Size | Length
4495 mm / 177.0 in
4529 mm / 178.3 in
Size | Width
1720 mm / 67.7 in
1775 mm / 69.9 in
Track Width | Front
1485.0 mm / 58.5 in
1549.0 mm / 61.0 in
Track Width | Rear
1562.0 mm / 61.5 in
Wheel Size
15 in
Wheelbase
2610 mm / 102.8 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)
Towing Capacity
750 kg / 1653 lbs (w/o brakes) | 1700 kg / 3748 lbs (w/ brakes @ 12% gradient)

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 4
ULEV
Engine
G4NB
Engine | Bore
81.0 mm / 3.2 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
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

Production

Availability
2010 ~ 2015

Reviews

Neofiliac score
32%
8%
12%
Pros
  • Improved engine range
  • Newer transmissions became available
  • Affordable
  • Good 0.28 drag coefficient
  • Improved styling
  • Improved build quality
Cons
  • MacPherson front suspension
  • Generic styling
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Miserably low engine output
  • 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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