Hyundai Sonata (2004 – 2008) vs Chevrolet Malibu Maxx (2003 – 2008): specs compared
The Chevrolet Malibu Maxx is the more powerful of the two, with up to 243 hp against 235 hp. The Hyundai Sonata is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 7.7 s against 8.0 s. It has the higher top speed: 228 km/h against 200 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.1 L/100 km against 8.7 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,443 kg against 1,569 kg.
| Specification |
Hyundai
Sonata
2004 – 2008
|
Chevrolet
Malibu Maxx
2003 – 2008
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | South Korea | United States |
| Documented years | 2004 – 2008 | 2003 – 2008 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 8 | 2 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 140 – 235 hp | 203 – 243 hp |
| Torque | 188 – 305 Nm | 298 – 326 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.7 – 11.5 s | 8.0 s |
| Top speed | 195 – 228 km/h | 200 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.1 – 10.1 L/100 km | 8.7 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,801 mm | 4,770 mm |
| Width | 1,829 mm | 1,773 mm |
| Height | 1,476 mm | 1,476 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,731 mm | 2,852 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,443 – 1,581 kg | 1,569 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.