2010 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP
$32,999
drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
epa classification
Full-Size
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
10.8
energuide estimate - hwy
6.9
engine type
Gas V6
displacement
3.3L/204
sae net horsepower @ rpm
249 @ 6000
sae net torque @ rpm
229 @ 4500
trans type
5
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
67.0
wheelbase
107.5
length, overall
189.0
width, max w/o mirrors
72.1
height, overall
58.1
trunk volume
16.3
Kg/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 20K km/year
4140
Passenger Volume
105.4
Base Curb Weight
3494
Cruising Range - City
1458.42
Cruising Range - Hwy
2282.75
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
198
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
2000
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
198
Fuel System
MPI
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again
Shiftronic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
3.79
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.06
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.42
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.03
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.73
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.68
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.07
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
Total Cooling System Capacity
9.4
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Double Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front
1.06
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear
0.63
Front Tire Size
P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P215/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x 6.5
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 6.5
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
16.9
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
3.01
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
35.8
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.2 x -TBD-
Front Head Room
40.2
Front Leg Room
43.7
Front Shoulder Room
57.5
Front Hip Room
55.5
Second Head Room
38.2
Second Leg Room
37.4
Second Shoulder Room
56.9
Second Hip Room
55.3
Track Width, Front
62.0
Track Width, Rear
61.4
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The current Sonata is in its final year before Hyundai releases its completely redesigned model later this year. However, the current version is still competitive in the segment thanks to great space, good value and fuel-efficient engines. The entry-level cars use a 175-hp 2.4-litre four-cylinder, while a 249-hp 3.3-litre V6 is optional. Transmissions are five-speeds across the board, both manual and automatic. Cabin is one of the segment’s largest and the seats are both comfortable and supportive.

 

Pros

Good bargain on end-of-line models

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