Segment: Large
Production years: 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
Hyundai introduced the i40 Sedan at the 2011 Barcelona Motor Show, and it was the beginning of a new era for the carmaker: it entered in direct competition with the European mid-size sedans.
While the Sonata range was uncertain where it stood on the market, the i40 aimed directly at the Ford Mondeo, Renault Laguna, or even Volkswagen Passat. Compared to its predecessor, the i40 targeted the younger generations thanks to its styling and features. It also switched toward a sporty-sedan segment.
Hyundai threw away its older folders with design ideas and adopted a completely new language. Its sharp design, with a narrow front end and big, swept-back headlights, looked fresh and young. The old styles with boring lines from the Sonata were gone. Its ascending beltline and sculptured door panels were closer to Mazda's style. Its arched roofline and sloped rear window made the car looks like a sport sedan, not just another three-box vehicle.
Inside, the carmaker installed a cockpit-like driving post with a tall center console and a tilted center stack. Depending on the trim level and options, an infotainment system with a touch-screen display took most of the dashboard center area. The front bucket-seats were wide enough to offer good comfort on long roads. There was enough legroom but limited headroom for the rear passengers if they were above the average height.
Under the hood, Hyundai installed a choice of two gasoline and one turbo-diesel engine. The latter was offered in two power outputs. They were paired as standard to a 6-speed manual, but a 6-speed automatic was on the options list. One key advantage over some of its competitors was the independent suspension in all corners.
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L GDI 6MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 99 KW @ 6300 RPM 135 HP @ 6300 RPM 133 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 121 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM 164 Nm @ 4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 76 mph (122 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3382 lbs (1534 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 36 mpg US (6.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 155 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.6L GDI Blue Drive 6MT FWD (135 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1591 cm3 |
Power: | 99 KW @ 6300 RPM 135 HP @ 6300 RPM 133 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 121 lb-ft @ 4850 RPM 164 Nm @ 4850 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 76 mph (122 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3382 lbs (1534 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 140 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GDI 6AT FWD (178 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 131 KW @ 6500 RPM 178 HP @ 6500 RPM 176 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 157 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 213 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 131 mph (211 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3336 lbs (1513 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 23 mpg US (10.2 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 176 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GDI 6MT FWD (178 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1999 cm3 |
Power: | 131 KW @ 6500 RPM 178 HP @ 6500 RPM 176 BHP @ 6500 RPM |
Torque: | 157 lb-ft @ 4700 RPM 213 Nm @ 4700 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 132 mph (212 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3292 lbs (1493 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4409 lbs (2000 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi 6AT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 RPM 441 Nm @ 2000-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 122 mph (196 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.6 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3571 lbs (1620 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4630 lbs (2100 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 31 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 39 mpg US (6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 159 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi 6MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 RPM 441 Nm @ 2000-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 215/50 R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3549 lbs (1610 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4586 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi Blue 6MT FWD (115 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
Power: | 85 KW @ 4000 RPM 116 HP @ 4000 RPM 114 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 192 lb-ft @ 1250-2750 RPM 260 Nm @ 1250-2750 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 119 mph (192 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 12.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3530 lbs (1601 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4586 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 40 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 51 mpg US (4.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 46 mpg US (5.1 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 134 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 1.7L CRDi Blue 6MT FWD (136 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1685 cm3 |
Power: | 100 KW @ 4000 RPM 136 HP @ 4000 RPM 134 BHP @ 4000 RPM |
Torque: | 325 lb-ft @ 2000-2500 RPM 441 Nm @ 2000-2500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Common Rail Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Diesel |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 125 mph (201 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Solid Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/60 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 186.6 in (4740 mm) |
Width: | 71.5 in (1816 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.2/62.4 in (1,580/1,585 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 109.1 in (2771 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.5 in (140 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 18.5 cuFT (524 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3549 lbs (1610 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4586 lbs (2080 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 44 mpg US (5.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 57 mpg US (4.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 52 mpg US (4.5 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 119 g/km |