Honda Accord (1996 – 1998) vs Hyundai Sonata (1996 – 1998): specs compared
Both offer around 150 hp at most. The Honda Accord is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 9.0 s against 10.1 s. It has the higher top speed: 210 km/h against 195 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.7 L/100 km against 8.8 L/100 km.
| Specification |
Honda
Accord
1996 – 1998
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1996 – 1998
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1996 – 1998 | 1996 – 1998 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 3 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 105 – 150 hp | 95 – 145 hp |
| Torque | 158 – 210 Nm | 157 – 231 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.0 – 12.5 s | 10.1 – 11.5 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 210 km/h | 170 – 195 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.7 – 10.1 L/100 km | 8.8 – 11.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,699 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm | 1,770 mm |
| Height | 1,379 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,720 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,220 – 1,305 kg | 1,235 – 1,343 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.