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    ENGINE

 
Inline-four Sonata GL, GLS
   
Type Theta DOHC CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) 4-cylinder (transverse mounted)
   
Materials Aluminum block/aluminum cylinder head
   
Displacement 2.4 liters
   
Horsepower 162 @ 5,800 rpm
   
Torque 164 lb-ft @ 4,250 rpm
   
Valves per cylinder 4
   
V6 Sonata GLS V6, LX
   
Type Lambda DOHC CVVT (Continuously Variable Valve Timing) V6 (transverse mounted)
   
Materials Aluminum block/aluminum cylinder heads
   
Displacement 3.3 liters
   
Horsepower 235 @ 6,000 rpm
   
Torque 226 lb. ft. @ 3,500 rpm
   
Valves per cylinder 4

    TRANSMISSION
 
Five-speed manual (four cylinder)
Gear Ratios  
First     3.26:1
Second     1.79:1
Third     1.55:1
Fourth     1.17:1
Fifth     0.97:1
Reverse     3.41:1
Final-drive ratio    3.44:1
 
Four-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC® (four cylinder)
Gear Ratios  
First     2.84:1
Second     1.52:1
Third     1.00:1
Fourth     0.71:1
Reverse     2.48:1
Final-drive ratio    3.77:1
 
Five-speed automatic with
SHIFTRONIC® (V6)
Gear Ratios  
First     3.78:1
Second     2.06:1
Third     1.42:1
Fourth     1.03:1
Fifth 0.72:1
Reverse     3.80:1
Final-drive ratio    3.33:1

    SUSPENSION
 
Front    

Double wishbone with coil springs, anti-roll bar, and twin-tube gas-filled hydraulic shock absorbers

Rear     Multi-link with coil springs, anti-roll bar, and twin tube gas-filled hydraulic shock absorbers

    STEERING
 
Type     Power-assisted rack and pinion, engine-rpm-sensing
   
Overall ratio:     16.9:1
Turns, lock to lock 3.28
Turning circle     35.8 feet (curb to curb)
    BRAKES / TIRES / WHEELS
 
Brakes  
Front:  Power-assisted 11.0-inch vented disc (4-cyl.)Power-assisted 11.8-inch vented disc (V6)
Rear:  Power-assisted 10.3-inch solid disc  (4-cyl.)Power-assisted 11.2-inch solid disc (V6)
ABS:  Four-wheel, four-channel with Electronic Brake Force Distribution (EBD)
   
Tires     P215/60R16 Michelin
steel-belted radials

P225/50R17 Michelin steel-belted radials (LX; optional on GLS)

Compact temporary use spare tire
   
Wheels     16 x 6.5-inch steel16 x 6.5-inch aluminum alloy (GLS)17 x 6.5-inch aluminum alloy (LX; optional on GLS)

    EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
 
Wheelbase: 107.4 inches
Overall length: 188.9 inches
Overall width: 72.1 inches
Overall height: 58.0 inches
Track, front: 62.0 inches
Track, rear: 61.4 inches
Ground clearance: 6.30 inches

    INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
 
Head room  
    Front: 40.1 inches
    Rear:
38.2 inches
Leg room
    Front: 43.7 inches
    Rear: 37.4 inches
Shoulder room  
    Front: 57.4 inches
    Rear: 56.9 inches
Hip room  
    Front: 55.5 inches
    Rear: 55.3 inches

EPA Pass vol
105.4 cu.ft.
EPA Cargo vol
16.3 cu. ft.
EPA Total vol
121.7 cu. ft.

    CAPACITIES
   
Fuel tank: 17.7 gallons
 
Crankcase 4.2 quarts (3.7 quarts V6)
 
Coolant 7.3 quarts (9.4 quarts V6)

    CURB WEIGHT
   
5-speed manual 4-cyl. 3253 lbs
4-speed automatic 4-cyl. 3266 lbs
5-speed automatic V6 3458 lbs

    MAXIMUM TOWING CAPACITY
 
With trailer brakes 2000 pounds (V6); 1500 (4-cylinder)
Without trailer brakes 1000 pounds

    FUEL ECONOMY
City
Highway
5-speed manual 4-cyl.
24 mpg
34 mpg
4-speed automatic 4-cyl.
24 mpg
33 mpg
5-speed automatic V6
20 mpg
30 mpg