Hyundai Sonata (1989 – 1993) vs Chrysler Saratoga (1989 – 1995): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 146 hp against 141 hp. The Chrysler Saratoga is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 11.0 s against 12.0 s. The Hyundai Sonata has the higher top speed: 192 km/h against 182 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 7.7 L/100 km against 9.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,188 kg against 1,305 kg. At 4,681 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 81 mm longer than the Chrysler Saratoga.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
1989 – 1993
|
Chrysler
Saratoga
1989 – 1995
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 1989 – 1993 | 1989 – 1995 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 6 | 3 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 95 – 145 hp | 99 – 141 hp |
| Torque | 143 – 230 Nm | 184 – 225 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 12.0 – 13.0 s | 11.0 – 14.7 s |
| Top speed | 159 – 192 km/h | 163 – 182 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.7 – 10.4 L/100 km | 9.7 – 10.1 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,681 mm | 4,600 mm |
| Width | 1,750 mm | 1,730 mm |
| Height | 1,410 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,649 mm | 2,624 – 2,629 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,188 – 1,280 kg | 1,305 – 1,362 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.