Nissan Maxima (2009 – 2016) vs Hyundai Sonata (2009 – 2014): specs compared
The Nissan Maxima is the more powerful of the two, with up to 290 hp against 274 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 8.5 s. It has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 209 km/h. The Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel, from 7.6 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,407 kg against 1,611 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Maxima
2009 – 2016
|
Hyundai
Sonata
2009 – 2014
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2016 | 2009 – 2014 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 290 hp | 165 – 278 hp |
| Torque | 354 Nm | 198 – 365 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 s | 8.5 – 11.4 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 200 – 209 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 10.7 L/100 km | 7.6 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,841 mm | 4,821 mm |
| Width | 1,859 mm | 1,834 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm | 1,471 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,776 mm | 2,794 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,611 kg | 1,407 – 1,514 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.