Hyundai Sonata (2001 – 2004) vs Daihatsu Altis (2001 – 2006): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 159 hp. At 4,806 mm, the Daihatsu Altis is 59 mm longer than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2001 – 2004
|
Daihatsu
Altis
2001 – 2006
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2001 – 2006 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | AWD · FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 178 hp | 159 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 247 Nm | 191 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.2 s | — |
| Top speed | 183 – 202 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.3 L/100 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,806 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,796 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,405 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,398 – 1,407 kg | — |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

