Nissan Altima (1998 – 2002) vs Hyundai Sonata (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Hyundai Sonata is the more powerful of the two, with up to 160 hp against 154 hp. The Nissan Altima is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 8.2 s against 8.5 s. The Hyundai Sonata has the higher top speed: 212 km/h against 180 km/h. It is the lighter car, from 1,296 kg against 1,325 kg.
| Specification |
Nissan
Altima
1998 – 2002
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2002 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 154 hp | 136 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 209 Nm | 180 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 8.2 – 9.0 s | 8.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | 180 km/h | 190 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.9 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,661 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,760 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,420 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,619 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,325 kg | 1,296 – 1,311 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.