Samsung SM 5 (1998 – 2004) vs Hyundai Sonata (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Samsung SM 5 is the more powerful of the two, with up to 173 hp against 160 hp. The Hyundai Sonata is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 9.8 s. It has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 203 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 8.9 L/100 km against 9.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,296 kg against 1,321 kg. At 4,826 mm, the Samsung SM 5 is 117 mm longer than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Specification |
Samsung
SM 5
1998 – 2004
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2004 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 3 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | RWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 133 – 173 hp | 136 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 161 – 221 Nm | 180 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 9.8 – 11.1 s | 8.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 188 – 203 km/h | 190 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.2 – 10.3 L/100 km | 8.9 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,826 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,775 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,415 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,321 – 1,445 kg | 1,296 – 1,311 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.