Subaru Liberty (2008 – 2015) vs Hyundai Sonata (2008 – 2009): specs compared
The Subaru Liberty is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 246 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.3 s against 7.7 s. The Hyundai Sonata has the higher top speed: 230 km/h against 209 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 7.9 L/100 km. At 4,798 mm, the Hyundai Sonata is 53 mm longer than the Subaru Liberty.
| Specification |
Subaru
Liberty
2008 – 2015
|
Hyundai
Sonata
2008 – 2009
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Japan | South Korea |
| Documented years | 2008 – 2015 | 2008 – 2009 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 4 | 8 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol, Diesel |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Automatic · Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 173 – 265 hp | 143 – 250 hp |
| Torque | 235 – 350 Nm | 168 – 305 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.3 – 10.3 s | 7.7 – 11.8 s |
| Top speed | 209 km/h | 195 – 230 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 7.9 – 10.3 L/100 km | 6.0 – 9.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,745 mm | 4,798 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,831 mm |
| Height | 1,506 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,751 mm | 2,731 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,439 – 1,562 kg | 1,453 – 1,580 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.