Hyundai Sonata 4 (EF) Sedan (1998-2001)
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Hyundai Sonata 4 (chassis code EF) is an affordable mid-size sedan in production from 1998 to 2001, whereupon it received a facelift. It was available with a range of inline-4 and V6 engines that displaced 1.8 to 2.5 liters.
Being purely FWD, the Gen4 Sonata is an economy car with the corresponding chassis and suspension designs to match. Still, it its class the car was somewhat a standout in styling terms.
Still, the engines were not outstanding, and the transmissions to which they were mated were not great, either.
Overall, it has proven to be an overall successful design that lacks the mechanical robustness that more established Asian makers were providing at the time.
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Neofiliac score 28% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Rather good styling
Cons
- Bad 0-100kph time
- No powerful engine options
- Stuck with MacPherson struts in the front
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Specifications
| 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cargo Capacity | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 374 L / 13.2 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | 396 L / 14.0 cu-ft | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Capacity | 65.0 L / 17.2 gal | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Passengers | 5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Payload | 589 kg / 1299 lbs | 589 kg / 1299 lbs | 589 kg / 1299 lbs | 570 kg / 1257 lbs | 570 kg / 1257 lbs | 586 kg / 1292 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Chassis | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Front | Ventilated discs | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brakes | Rear | Disc | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Power Steering | Hydraulic Steering | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Front | MacPherson strut | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Suspension | Rear | Multi-link | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Tire Size | 195/70 R14 | 195/70 R14 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 195/70 R14 | 195/70 R14 | 195/70 R14 | 195/70 R14 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | 205/60 R15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Turning Circle | 10.5 m / 34.4 ft | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Body Style | 4-door Sedan | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 1410 mm / 55.5 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Length | 4710 mm / 185.4 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 1818 mm / 71.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Front | 1540.0 mm / 60.6 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Track Width | Rear | 1520.0 mm / 59.8 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | 1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs | 1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs | 1321.0 kg / 2912.3 lbs | 1340.0 kg / 2954.2 lbs | 1310.0 kg / 2888.1 lbs | 1330.0 kg / 2932.1 lbs | 1393.0 kg / 3071.0 lbs | 1420.0 kg / 3130.6 lbs | 1340.0 kg / 2954.2 lbs | 1350.0 kg / 2976.2 lbs | 1370.0 kg / 3020.3 lbs | 1389.0 kg / 3062.2 lbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheel Size | 14 in | 14 in | 15 in | 15 in | 14 in | 14 in | 14 in | 14 in | 15 in | 15 in | 15 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wheelbase | 2700 mm / 106.3 in | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h | 9.6 sec | 9.6 sec | 9.6 sec | 10.5 sec | 8.5 sec | 9.3 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph | 9.1 sec | 9.1 sec | 9.1 sec | 10.0 sec | 8.1 sec | 8.8 sec | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Coefficient Of Drag | 0.32 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fuel Economy | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (combined) | 12.4 L/100km / 19.0 MPG (urban) | 6.9 L/100km / 34.1 MPG (highway) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (combined) | 13.3 L/100km / 17.7 MPG (urban) | 7.1 L/100km / 33.1 MPG (highway) | 13.5 L/100km / 17.4 MPG (urban) | 7.4 L/100km / 31.8 MPG (highway) | 10.0 L/100km / 23.5 MPG (combined) | 14.3 L/100km / 16.4 MPG (urban) | 7.6 L/100km / 31.0 MPG (highway) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Top Speed | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | 190.0 km/h / 118.1 mph | 200.0 km/h / 124.3 mph | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 220.0 km/h / 136.7 mph | 205.0 km/h / 127.4 mph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Powertrain | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine (transverse), Front-wheel drive | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Emission Standard | Euro 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Bore | 81.5 mm / 3.2 in | 81.5 mm / 3.2 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 85.0 mm / 3.3 in | 86.5 mm / 3.4 in | 86.5 mm / 3.4 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | 84.0 mm / 3.3 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Displacement | 1.8 L / 112.0 cu-in / 1836.0 cc | 1.8 L / 112.0 cu-in / 1836.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.0 L / 121.9 cu-in / 1997.0 cc | 2.4 L / 143.5 cu-in / 2351.0 cc | 2.4 L / 143.5 cu-in / 2351.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | 2.5 L / 152.2 cu-in / 2494.0 cc | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Power | 133.0 hp / 99.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | 133.0 hp / 99.2 kW @ 6000 rpm | 136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 5800 rpm | 136.0 hp / 101.4 kW @ 5800 rpm | 147.0 hp / 109.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 147.0 hp / 109.6 kW @ 6000 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | 150.0 hp / 111.9 kW @ 5500 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 6000 rpm | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 6000 rpm | 175.0 hp / 130.5 kW @ 6000 rpm | 160.0 hp / 119.3 kW @ 6000 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Specific Output | 72.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 72.4 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 68.1 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 73.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 73.6 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in | 63.8 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 63.8 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in | 64.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 70.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | 64.2 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 88.0 mm / 3.5 in | 100.0 mm / 3.9 in | 100.0 mm / 3.9 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | 75.0 mm / 3.0 in | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Torque | 169 Nm / 124.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 169 Nm / 124.6 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 180 Nm / 132.8 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | 180 Nm / 132.8 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 190 Nm / 140.1 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm | 212 Nm / 156.4 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 212 Nm / 156.4 lb-ft @ 3000 rpm | 230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | 230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm | 230 Nm / 169.6 lb-ft @ 3750 rpm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Engine | Type | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol inline-4 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | Naturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V6 DOHC engine with 4 values per cylinder | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Gears | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 5-speed | 5-speed | 4-speed | 4-speed | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Transmission | Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Manual | Automatic | Automatic | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Availability | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2000 | 1998 ~ 2000 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | 1998 ~ 2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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