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Compare Hyundai Sonata 7 LF facelift vs Kia Optima vs Chevrolet Malibu 9

Variants
1.6 GDi DCT
2.0 GDi
2.4 GDi
1.6 T-GDI AWD
1.6T-GDI
2.0
2.0 Hybrid
2.0 LPI
2.5 T-GDI DCT
1.5T
1.8 Hybrid EVT
2.0T

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
462 L / 16.3 cu-ft
453 L / 16.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
4.5 L / 4.8 qt
Fuel Capacity
70.0 L / 18.5 gal
60.0 L / 15.9 gal
Passengers
5
5
5

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Disc
Disc
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Suspension | Rear
Multi-link
Multi-link
Multi-link
Turning Circle
10.9 m / 35.8 ft
11.0 m / 36.1 ft
11.5 m / 37.7 ft

Construction

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

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
135 mm / 5.3 in
135 mm / 5.3 in
Size | Height
1476 mm / 58.1 in
1445 mm / 56.9 in
Size | Length
4854 mm / 191.1 in
4923 mm / 193.8 in
Size | Width
1864 mm / 73.4 in
1854 mm / 73.0 in
Wheelbase
2804 mm / 110.4 in
2850 mm / 112.2 in

Performance

Coefficient Of Drag
0.27
0.27

Powertrain

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

Production

Availability
2018 ~ 2019
2020
2016 ~ 2018
Made In
South Korea, USA

Reviews

Neofiliac score
35%
69%
34%
Pros
  • Improved engine and transmission options
  • Over-styled but perhaps fitting for the market segment
  • Interior quality improved
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Handsome styling
  • Good handling characteristics
  • Good exterior design
Cons
  • Higher drag coefficient than the pre-facelift
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Bad 0-100kph time
  • Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
  • Uninspiring handling characteristics

Price

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