Chevrolet Cavalier (1994 – 2003) vs Hyundai Sonata (1993 – 1996): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Chevrolet Cavalier is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.2 s. The Hyundai Sonata has the higher top speed: 195 km/h against 190 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,188 kg. At 4,699 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 104 mm longer than the Chevrolet Cavalier.
| Specification |
Chevrolet
Cavalier
1994 – 2003
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1993 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1994 – 2003 | 1993 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 116 – 152 hp | 98 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 176 – 210 Nm | 144 – 231 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 11.3 s | 10.2 – 13.0 s |
| Top speed | 164 – 190 km/h | 165 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 8.1 – 9.0 L/100 km | 6.6 – 8.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,590 – 4,595 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,725 – 1,750 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,346 – 1,389 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,644 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,188 – 1,241 kg | 1,165 – 1,267 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.
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