Compare 2012 Hyundai Sonata specifications by trim levels
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Sonata is a 5-seat Sedan from Hyundai, which first hit the market back in 1999.
With the price tag ranging from $19,795 to $28,195, the Hyundai Sonata faces the stiff competition with the same-class rivals like Chevrolet Impala, Chrysler 200, Chrysler Sebring.
The Hyundai Sonata has a maximum towing capacity of 1000 lbs, but double check that this applies to the configuration you want.
The Hyundai Sonata boasts the average fuel economy anywhere from 34 to 35 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 72.20mm x 189.80mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2012 Hyundai Sonata
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Fuel Tank: 18.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 110 in
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MPG: 24 city/35 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8 sec
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3161 lbs
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Tires: P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS
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Cargo: 16.4 cu.ft
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 189.8 x 72.2 x 57.9
2012 Hyundai Sonata Price, Review, Ratings and Pictures
The Hyundai Sonata is offered in 5 trim levels. Compare the trim levels to ensure you will have the desired features and will not pay for the unnecessary upgrades
Our comprehensive charts with interior and exterior specs are also designed to give you thorough details about Hyundai Sonata safety features and entertainment system, technical aspects, and so on.
Compare the Hyundai Sonata specifications & features by choosing the necessary trim level & year of manufacture.
Specs
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Main Info
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Body Style Sedan
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Doors 4
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Engine
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Horsepower 198 hp @ 6300 –
274 hp @ 6000 -
Torque 184 lb-ft. –
269 lb-ft. -
0-60mph / 0-100kmh 5.8 - 8 sec
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1/4 mile time 14.5 - 16.1 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 189.8 in
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Width 72.2 in
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Height 57.9 in
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Wheelbase 110 in
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Curb Weight 3161 lbs
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GVWR 4299 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Turning radius 17.9 ft
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CAPACITY
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Seats 5
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Passenger volume 104
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 18.5 gal
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City 22 - 24 mpg
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Combined 29 - 30 mpg
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Highway 34 - 35 mpg
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Highway range 629 - 647.5 mi
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Specifications 
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |||
| 189.80 in | 189.80 in | 189.80 in | 189.80 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 72.20 in | 72.20 in | 72.20 in | 72.20 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 57.90 in | 57.90 in | 57.90 in | 57.90 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 198 | 200 | 198 | 274 |
| Torque | |||
| 184 | 186 | 184 | 269 |
| Fuel economy - city | |||
| 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 24 mpg | 22 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway | |||
| 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 35 mpg | 34 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | |||
| 8.00 seconds | 7.60 seconds | 7.90 seconds | 5.80 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time | |||
| 16.00 seconds | 15.90 seconds | 16.10 seconds | 14.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed | |||
| 90 mph | 89 mph | 88 mph | 95 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) | |||
| 0.80 | 0.90 | 0.90 | 0.90 |
| Slalom speed | |||
| 59 mph | 61 mph | 60 mph | 61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | |||
| 3.46/3.82 " | 3.46/3.82 " | 3.46/3.82 " | 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3161.00 lbs | 3199.00 lbs | 3316.00 lbs | 3338.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4299.00 lbs | 4299.00 lbs | 4299.00 lbs | 4475.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 110.00 in | 110.00 in | 110.00 in | 110.00 in |
| Front track | |||
| 62.90 " | 62.50 " | 62.60 " | 62.50 " |
| Rear track | |||
| 62.90 " | 62.50 " | 62.60 " | 62.50 " |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.90 | 17.90 | 17.90 | 17.90 |
| Front legroom | |||
| 45.50 in | 45.50 in | 45.50 in | 45.50 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in | 34.60 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 40.00 in | 40.00 in | 38.20 in | 40.00 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 37.80 in | 37.80 in | 37.20 in | 37.80 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 55.20 in | 55.20 in | 55.20 in | 55.20 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 54.90 in | 54.90 in | 54.90 in | 54.90 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 57.90 in | 57.90 in | 57.90 in | 57.90 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in | 56.70 in |
| Luggage volume | |||
| 16.40 cu.ft. | 16.40 cu.ft. | 16.40 cu.ft. | 16.40 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) | |||
| 16.40 cu.ft. | 16.40 cu.ft. | 16.40 cu.ft. | 16.40 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume | |||
| 104 cu.ft. | 104 cu.ft. | 104 cu.ft. | 104 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank | |||
| 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. | 18.50 gal. |
| Drag coefficient | |||
| 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 | 0.28 |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length |
| 189.80 in |
| Exterior body width |
| 72.20 in |
| Exterior height |
| 57.90 in |
| Horsepower |
| 274 |
| Torque |
| 269 |
| Fuel economy - city |
| 22 mpg |
| Fuel economy - highway |
| 34 mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) |
| 5.80 seconds |
| 1/4 mile time |
| 14.50 seconds |
| 1/4 mile speed |
| 95 mph |
| Lateral acceleration (g) |
| 0.90 |
| Slalom speed |
| 61 mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke |
| 3.39/3.39 " |
| Curb weight |
| 3452.00 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 4475.00 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
| 110.00 in |
| Front track |
| 62.50 " |
| Rear track |
| 62.50 " |
| Turning radius |
| 17.90 |
| Front legroom |
| 45.50 in |
| Rear legroom |
| 34.60 in |
| Front headroom |
| 38.20 in |
| Rear headroom |
| 37.20 in |
| Front hip room |
| 55.20 in |
| Rear hip room |
| 54.90 in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 57.90 in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 56.70 in |
| Luggage volume |
| 16.40 cu.ft. |
| Luggage volume (max) |
| 16.40 cu.ft. |
| Passenger volume |
| 104 cu.ft. |
| Fuel tank |
| 18.50 gal. |
| Drag coefficient |
| 0.28 |
Interior Features
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front |
| 2820 |
| Air filter |
| 2829 |
| Underseat ducts |
| 2831 |
| Cargo tie downs |
| 2835 |
| Clock |
| 2837 |
| Compass |
| 2842 |
| Cruise control |
| 2844 |
| Cupholders |
| 2846 |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| 2862 |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 2 |
| Overhead console |
| 2881 |
| Floor console |
| 2885 |
| Floor mats |
| 2889 |
| Front windows |
| 2894 |
| Rear windows |
| 2897 |
| 1-touch window up |
| 2902 |
| 1-touch window down |
| 2905 |
| Programmable garage door opener |
| 2909 |
| Instrumentation |
| 2912 |
| Driver information centre |
| 2914 |
| Tachometer |
| 2916 |
| Trip computer |
| 2918 |
| Water temp gauge |
| 2921 |
| Low fuel warning |
| 2923 |
| Service interval warning |
| 2925 |
| Exterior temperature display |
| 2927 |
| Lighting - glovebox |
| 2929 |
| Lighting - map lights |
| 2930 |
| Lighting - dome light |
| 2934 |
| Lighting - cargo light |
| 2937 |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| 2939 |
| Rear window defogger |
| 2942 |
| Rear view mirror |
| 2944 |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| 2947 |
| Fuel door release |
| 2951 |
| Remote trunk release |
| 2955 |
| Retained accessory power |
| 2957 |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel adjustable steering column |
| 2959 |
| Steering wheel material |
| 2966 |
| Cargo net |
| 3783 |
Exterior Features
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Front tires | |||
| P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS | P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS | P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | |||
| 16" steel | 18" silver aluminum | 17" silver aluminum | 18" silver aluminum |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st row regular express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – |
| 2nd row sunroof | |||
| fixed glass with power sunshade | – | – | – |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna |
| 3394 |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Sunroof |
| 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass |
| Front tires |
| P225/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels |
| 18" silver aluminum |
| 2nd row sunroof |
| fixed glass with power sunshade |
Seats
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |||
| 2989 | 2993 | 2989 | 2993 |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 3002 | 3005 | 3005 | 3005 |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 3012 | 3012 | 3012 | 3012 |
| Lumbar support | |||
| 3018 | 3018 | 3018 | 3018 |
| Front armrests | |||
| 3021 | 3021 | 3021 | 3021 |
| Front head restraints | |||
| 3026 | 3026 | 3026 | 3026 |
| Rear seats | |||
| 3051 | 3051 | 3051 | 3051 |
| Rear armrest | |||
| 3072 | 3072 | 3072 | 3072 |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3080 | 3080 | 3080 | 3080 |
| Seat trim | |||
| 3110 | 3093 | 3101 | 3093 |
| Heated front seats | |||
| 3030 | – | – | – |
| Heated rear seats | |||
| 3979 | – | – | – |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type |
| 2989 |
| Standard seating |
| 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 3005 |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 3012 |
| Lumbar support |
| 3018 |
| Front armrests |
| 3021 |
| Front head restraints |
| 3026 |
| Heated front seats |
| 3030 |
| Rear seats |
| 3051 |
| Rear armrest |
| 3072 |
| Rear head restraints |
| 3080 |
| Seat trim |
| 3101 |
| Heated rear seats |
| 3979 |
Entertainment System
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |||
| 3149 | 3149 | 3148 | 3149 |
| CD player | |||
| 3170 | 3170 | 3170 | 3170 |
| MP3 capability | |||
| 3186 | 3186 | 3186 | 3186 |
| Auxiliary input jack | |||
| 3188 | 3188 | 3188 | 3188 |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |||
| 3192 | 3192 | 3192 | 3192 |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility | |||
| 3213 | 3213 | 3213 | 3213 |
| Amplifier | |||
| 360W | 360W | 360W | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| 3211 | 3211 | 3211 | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | – |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Radio |
| 3148 |
| CD player |
| 3170 |
| MP3 capability |
| 3186 |
| Auxiliary input jack |
| 3188 |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
| 3192 |
| Speakers |
| 7 |
| Amplifier |
| 360W |
| Navigation system |
| 3211 |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 1 |
| Bluetooth Compatibility |
| 3213 |
Safety and Security Features
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal |
| 3214 |
| Airbags, side impact |
| 3220 |
| Airbags, side curtain |
| 3225 |
| Occupancy sensor |
| 3240 |
| Traction control |
| 3242 |
| Height adjustable seatbelts |
| 3244 |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| 3248 |
| Headlights |
| 3250 |
| Exterior light control |
| 3264 |
| Delay-off headlamps |
| 3269 |
| Daytime running lights |
| 3271 |
| Door curb lights |
| 2 |
| Illuminated entry |
| 3273 |
| Remote keyless entry |
| 3274 |
| Keyless access system |
| 3278 |
| Panic alarm |
| 3280 |
| Door locks |
| 3283 |
| Content theft deterrent alarm system |
| 3286 |
| Ignition disable |
| 3302 |
| Low tire pressure warning |
| 3309 |
| Parking assist |
| 3767 |
| First aid kit |
| 3787 |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
| 4029 |
| Stolen vehicle tracking |
| 4054 |
Mechanical Features
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 3.25 | 2.89 | 2.89 | 2.89 |
| Remote vehicle starting system | |||
| 3814 | – | – | – |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Engine |
| 4750 |
| Axle ratio |
| 2.89 |
Other Specs
GLS 4dr Sedan |
SE 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
SE 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6300 | 6300 | 6300 | 6000 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 4250 | 4250 | 4250 | 1750 |
| Maximum towing capacity | |||
| 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. | 1000 lbs. |
Limited 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 6000 |
| Maximum towing capacity |
| 1000 lbs. |