Pontiac Grand Am (1998 – 2005) vs Hyundai Sonata (1998 – 2001): specs compared
The Pontiac Grand Am is the more powerful of the two, with up to 173 hp against 160 hp. The Hyundai Sonata is the lighter car, from 1,296 kg against 1,391 kg.
| Specification |
Pontiac
Grand Am
1998 – 2005
|
Hyundai
Sonata
1998 – 2001
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | United States | South Korea |
| Documented years | 1998 – 2005 | 1998 – 2001 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 141 – 173 hp | 136 – 160 hp |
| Torque | 203 – 264 Nm | 180 – 230 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | — | 8.5 – 10.5 s |
| Top speed | — | 190 – 212 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | — | 8.9 – 10.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,732 mm | 4,709 mm |
| Width | 1,788 mm | 1,821 mm |
| Height | 1,400 mm | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,723 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,391 – 1,406 kg | 1,296 – 1,311 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.