Hyundai Sonata (1993 – 1996) vs Honda Accord (1993 – 1996): specs compared
The Honda Accord is the more powerful of the two, with up to 158 hp against 146 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 10.2 s. It has the higher top speed: 216 km/h against 195 km/h. The Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel, from 6.6 L/100 km against 8.2 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,165 kg against 1,215 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
1993 – 1996
|
Honda
Accord
1993 – 1996
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 1993 – 1996 | 1993 – 1996 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 6 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 98 – 145 hp | 116 – 158 hp |
| Torque | 144 – 231 Nm | 172 – 206 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 10.2 – 13.0 s | 8.5 – 12.0 s |
| Top speed | 165 – 195 km/h | 197 – 216 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.6 – 8.2 L/100 km | 8.2 – 9.2 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,699 mm | 4,676 mm |
| Width | 1,770 mm | 1,715 – 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,379 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,720 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,165 – 1,267 kg | 1,215 – 1,365 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.