Segment: Medium
Production years: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
The sixth generation of the Hyundai Sonata showed no rest for the Korean car-manufacture in improving its mid-size sedan representative on the U.S. market.
The Sonata fought all the way up to the level of the established mid-size sedans in the American market. It improved every single model
it had from generation to generation and it didn't slow down the pace with the 2011 Sonata. It was launched in 2009 in the Korean market and a year later on the North American continent, as a 2011 model.
The sixth generation of the Sonata had a totally new design over the previous generation. Its fluid design is a reminiscence of the bio-design era, imagined by Pininfarina in the late '60s. But the Koreans just named it "fluid design". Its elongated headlights over the fenders and hood gave a nicer look for the Sonata, a vehicle that didn't have a proper design on some of its previous generations.
Inside, the 2011 Sonata features better quality materials and a design inspired by upscale, premium sedans. A new center console and instrument panel borrowed some cues from the Hyundai Veracruz. For the infotainment system, a new touch-scree display with navigation was offered as an option, while the standard was a radio-CD-MP3 player with USB and AUX-in jack.
The engine offer started with a 2.4-liter unit, and the top version was a 3.3-liter V6. While the four-cylinder was mated as standard to a 5-speed manual, the V6 featured a 5-speed automatic SHIFTRONIC transmission.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6AT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 121.4 KW @ 6200 RPM 165 HP @ 6200 RPM 163 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 146 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 198 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 126 mph (203 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 10.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Front Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-automatic speed |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/62.5 in (1,588/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3131 lbs (1420 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.9 mpg US (7.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 180 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 6MT FWD (165 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 121.4 KW @ 6200 RPM 165 HP @ 6200 RPM 163 BHP @ 6200 RPM |
Torque: | 146 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 198 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection Naturally aspirated |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 9.8 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 205/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/62.5 in (1,588/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3102 lbs (1407 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4365 lbs (1980 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 30.2 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 188 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L GDI Turbo FWD 6AT (274 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 1998 cm3 |
Power: | 204.5 KW @ 6000 RPM 278 HP @ 6000 RPM 274 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 269 lb-ft @ 1750-4500 RPM 365 Nm @ 1750-4500 RPM |
Fuel System: | Turbocharged direct injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 124 mph (200 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 11.4 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/62.5 in (1,588/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3338 lbs (1514 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4453 lbs (2020 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GDI FWD 6AT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 149.1 KW @ 6300 RPM 203 HP @ 6300 RPM 200 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 186 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 252 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/62.5 in (1,588/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3199 lbs (1451 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4314 lbs (1957 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GDI FWD 6MT (200 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 149.1 KW @ 6300 RPM 203 HP @ 6300 RPM 200 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 186 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 252 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 130 mph (209 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 8.5 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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P225/45 R18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.5/62.5 in (1,588/1,588 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3214 lbs (1458 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4475 lbs (2030 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 19.9 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 40.6 mpg US (5.8 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 191 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L GLS 6AT FWD (198 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | L4 |
Displacement: | 2359 cm3 |
Power: | 148 KW @ 6300 RPM 201 HP @ 6300 RPM 198 BHP @ 6300 RPM |
Torque: | 184 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 249 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Fuel capacity: | 18.5 gallons (70.0 L) |
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: | Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | P205/65 R16 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 189.8 in (4821 mm) |
Width: | 72.2 in (1834 mm) |
Height: | 57.9 in (1471 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.9/62.9 in (1,598/1,598 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 110 in (2794 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 5.9 in (150 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 16.4 cuFT (464 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.28 |
Turning circle: | 35.8 ft (10.9 m) |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3161 lbs (1434 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4276 lbs (1940 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 35 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km) |