Hyundai Sonata (2001 – 2004) vs Mazda Xedos 9 (2001 – 2002): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 178 hp against 167 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.5 s against 11.0 s. The Mazda Xedos 9 has the higher top speed: 207 km/h against 202 km/h. The Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel, from 9.0 L/100 km against 10.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,398 kg against 1,470 kg. At 4,879 mm, the Mazda Xedos 9 is 132 mm longer than the Hyundai Sonata.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2001 – 2004
|
Mazda
Xedos 9
2001 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2004 | 2001 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 7 | 1 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 136 – 178 hp | 163 hp |
| Torque | 180 – 247 Nm | 212 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.5 – 13.2 s | 11.0 s |
| Top speed | 183 – 202 km/h | 207 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 9.0 – 10.3 L/100 km | 10.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,747 mm | 4,879 mm |
| Width | 1,821 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,422 mm | 1,400 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,700 mm | 2,748 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,398 – 1,407 kg | 1,470 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.