Hyundai Sonata (2001 – 2004) vs Ford Mondeo Wagon (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.7 s. The Ford Mondeo Wagon has the higher top speed: 219 km/h against 202 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.9 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,356 kg against 1,398 kg. At 4,801 mm, the Ford Mondeo Wagon is 54 mm longer than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2001 – 2004
|
Ford
Mondeo Wagon
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Estate / wagon |
| Variants | 7 | 9 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 178 hp | 90 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 247 Nm | 165 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.2 s | 8.7 – 13.7 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 202 km/h | 177 – 219 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.3 L/100 km | 5.9 – 10.5 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,801 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,398 – 1,407 kg | 1,356 – 1,479 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.