Hyundai Sonata (2001 – 2004) vs Ford Mondeo Sedan (2000 – 2003): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 170 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 8.7 s. The Ford Mondeo Sedan has the higher top speed: 225 km/h against 202 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.8 L/100 km against 9.0 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,298 kg against 1,398 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2001 – 2004
|
Ford
Mondeo Sedan
2000 – 2003
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2000 – 2003 |
| Body style | — | Sedan |
| Variants | 7 | 7 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 178 hp | 90 – 170 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 247 Nm | 165 – 330 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.2 s | 8.7 – 13.1 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 202 km/h | 180 – 225 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.3 L/100 km | 5.8 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,729 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,811 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,751 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,398 – 1,407 kg | 1,298 – 1,417 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.