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Fuel Economy:
21 MPG city / 31 MPG highway
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Year
2008
Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Trim
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Sedan
- GLS FWD V6
- GLS FWD L4
- Limited FWD L4
- Limited FWD V6
- SE FWD L4
- SE FWD V6
Price Comparison
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
Kia Optima LX
Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Chrysler Sebring Touring
MSRP
$18,870.00
$19,845.00
$20,320.00
$20,865.00
Destination
$675.00
$675.00
$650.00
$690.00
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Fuel Economy
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
Kia Optima LX
Chevrolet Malibu Classic
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City (mpg)
21
20
21
21
Highway (mpg)
30
28
31
30
Engines & Power
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
Kia Optima LX
Chevrolet Malibu Classic
Chrysler Sebring Touring
Standard Engine
2.4L 162hp I4
2.7L 185hp V6
3.5L 219hp V6
2.4L 173hp I4
Horsepower
162 @ 5800 RPM
185 @ 6000 RPM
219 @ 5900 RPM
173 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
164 @ 4250 RPM
182 @ 4000 RPM
219 @ 3200 RPM
166 @ 4400 RPM
Valves
4
4
2
4
Displacement (cc)
2359
2656
3510
2360
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.5 X 3.8
3.4 X 3
3.9 X 3
3.5 X 3.8
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.4:1
9.8:1
10.5:1
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
Kia Optima LX
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Chrysler Sebring Touring
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3265
3287.1
3295.9
3309.1
Wheelbase (in.)
107.4
107.1
106.3
108.9
Length (in.)
188.9
186.4
188.3
190.6
Width (in.)
72.1
71.1
69.9
71.2
Height (in.)
58
58.3
57.5
59
Track Front (in.)
62
61.5
60
61.8
Track Rear (in.)
61.4
61.1
59.3
61.8
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Car Interior
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Chrysler Sebring Touring
Standard Seating
5
5
5
5
Front Headroom (in.)
40.1
39.8
39.9
40.1
Rear Headroom (in.)
38.2
38
37.6
38.4
Front Legroom (in.)
43.7
43.7
41.9
42.4
Rear Legroom (in.)
37.4
37.8
38.5
37.6
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
57.4
57.1
56.7
56.4
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
56.9
56.3
56.1
56.4
Front Hip Room (in.)
55.5
54.5
52.4
53.5
Rear Hip Room (in.)
55.3
54.7
52
53.2
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.)
105.4
104.2
101.4
94
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
wishbone
strut
strut
wishbone
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
multi-link
Tires
215/60R16
205/60R16
215/60R16
215/60R17
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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Hyundai Sonata GLS
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
front wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
N/A
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
N/A
AM/FM
AM/FM
N/A
Cassette Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Tilt Steering
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
Yes
Yes
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Car Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
N/A
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seating
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
N/A
N/A
Yes
N/A
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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