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2009 Hyundai Sonata Sedan
MSRP: from $18,120
 
Layout:
front-engine / FWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,292 (4-cylinder MT)
3,327 (4-cylinder AT)
3,494 (6-cylinder)
Max. towing capacity: 1,000
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 17.7
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 35.8
 
Suspension:
Front: Double-wishbone; coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear: Multi-link; coil springs, anti-roll bar
 
Brakes:
Front: 11.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
V6: 11.8 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 10.3 in. power-assisted discs
V6: 11.2 in. power-assisted discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: Inline-4; aluminum block and head
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; CVVT
Displacement: 2,359
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 88.0 x 97.0
Compression Ratio: 10.5:1
Power [hp]: 175 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 168 at 4,000
Mileage City [mpg]: 21 - 22 (AT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 32
 
Type: V6; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: DOHC 4-valves/cyl.; CVVT
Displacement: 3,342
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 92.0 x 83.8
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Power [hp]: 249 at 6,000
Torque [lb-ft]: 229 at 4,500
Mileage City [mpg]: 19
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 29
 
Transmissions:
Type: 5-speed manual
Ratios: 3.27, 1.79, 1.55, 1.18, 0.97
Final Drive: 3.25
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.79, 2.06, 1.42, 1.03, 0.73
Final Drive: 3.77
Available with: 4-cylinder
 
Type: 5-speed automatic
Ratios: 3.79, 2.06, 1.42, 1.03, 0.73
Final Drive: 3.33
Available with: 6-cylinder
Exterior Dimensions
Length [in.]: 188.9
Width [in.]: 72.1
Height [in.]: 58.0
Wheelbase [in.]: 107.4
Front Track [in.]: 62.0
Rear Track [in.]: 61.4
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 105.4
Seating Capacity: 5
 
Headroom
Front Headroom [in.]: 40.1
Rear Headroom [in.]: 38.2
 
Legroom
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.7
Rear Legroom [in.]: 37.4
 
Shoulderroom
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 57.4
R. Shoulderroom [in.]: 56.9
 
Hiproom
Front Hiproom [in.]: 55.5
Rear Hiproom [in.]: 55.3
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 16.3
Standard Features
  • 1 12v power outlets
  • 2 door curb lights
  • 2 power, heated door mirrors
  • 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine
  • 215/60 R16 all-season tires
  • 4 doors
  • 4-way manual passenger bucket seat
  • 5-speed manual transmission
  • 6 speakers
  • 8-way manual driver bucket seat
  • AM/FM stereo, seek-scan
  • Air-conditioning with air filter
  • Assist grips
  • Auto-locking doors
  • Automatic equalizer
  • Battery run-down protection
  • Body-color body-side moldings, bumpers, door handles, and mirrors
  • Cargo area carpeting and light
  • Clock
  • Cloth seat-upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Cupholders in front and rear
  • Digital Signal Processor (DSP)
  • Driver foot-rest
  • Floor carpeting
  • Front seat center armrest with storage
  • Front-wheel-drive (FWD)
  • Full cloth headliner
  • Illuminated entry with fade
  • Keyfob remote keyless entry
  • Lighted and lockable glove box
  • MP3 Player
  • Overhead console with storage
  • Panic alarm
  • Plastic gear shift knob
  • Power door locks
  • Power windows; with one-touch open / close for driver
  • Projector beam halogen headlights
  • Reading lights in front
  • Rear folding bench seats
  • Rear seat center armrest
  • Rear window defogger
  • Remote trunk release
  • Steering-wheel mounted audio controls
  • Storage: front doors and front seat-backs
  • Sun visor strip
  • Sun visor vanity mirror with illumination on driver and passenger side
  • Tachometer
  • Temporary spare tire
  • Theft-deterrent system
  • Tilt steering-wheel
  • Tinted windows
  • Tire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)
  • Traction control (TCS)
  • Trip computer
  • USB / iPod input jacks
  • Ultra low emission vehicle
  • Variable instrument-panel lighting
  • Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive windshield wipers
  • Vehicle security system
  • Window grid diversity antenna
  • XM Satellite Radio
Standard Warranties
Bumper to bumper [months / miles] 60 / 60,000
Corrosion perforation [months / miles] 84 / Unlimited
Powertrain [months / miles] 120 / 100,000
NHTSA Crash Test
Frontal Impact
Driver's side: na
Passenger's side: na
 
Side Impact
Front seat:
Rear seat:
 
Rollover chance in single vehicle crash
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 7.5 (V6)
 
Top Speed [mph]: 130 (V6)