Compare 2016 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 $21,750 to $28,925, 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 32 to 38 mpg, depending on the petrol type and engine capacity.
The maximum width and height is 73.40mm x 191.10mm respectively and can vary on the basis of model.
Key Specs of 2016 Hyundai Sonata
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Fuel Tank: 18.5 gal
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Wheelbase: 110.4 in
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MPG: 25 city/38 hwy
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0-60 mph: 8.4 sec
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Ground clearance: 5.3 in
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Engine: 2.4L I-4
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Towing capacity: 1000 lbs
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Curb: 3252 lbs
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Passenger capacity: 5
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Dimensions(LxWxH): 191.1 x 73.4 x 58.1
2016 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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Engine 2.4L I-4,1.6L I-4,2.0L I-4 DOHC
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Horsepower 178 hp @ 1933 –
245 hp @ 1930 -
Torque 178 lb-ft. @ 4,000 –
260 lb-ft. @ 1,350 -
Transmission 6-spd w/OD
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0-60mph / 0-100kmh 6.9 - 8.5 sec
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1/4 mile time 15.3 - 16.8 sec
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Dimensions
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Length 191.1 in
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Width 73.4 in
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Height 58.1 in
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Wheelbase 110.4 in
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Curb Weight 3252 lbs
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GVWR 4497 lbs
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Towing capacity 1000 lbs
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Ground clearance 5.3 in
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Turning radius 17.9 ft
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CAPACITY
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Luggage capacity 16.3 ft
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Cargo capacity 16.3 cu.ft
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Seats 5
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FUEL
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Fuel tank 18.5 gal
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City 23 - 28 mpg
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Combined 28 - 34 mpg
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Highway 32 - 38 mpg
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Highway range 592 - 703 mi
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WARRANTY
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Basic Warranty 60/60,000 mths/miles
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Specifications 
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length | |||
| 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in | 191.1 in |
| Exterior body width | |||
| 73.4 in | 73.4 in | 73.4 in | 73.4 in |
| Exterior height | |||
| 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in | 58.1 in |
| Horsepower | |||
| 185 hp | 185 hp | 178 hp | 185 hp |
| Torque | |||
| 178 lb-ft. | 178 lb-ft. | 195 lb-ft. | 178 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight | |||
| 3252 lbs | 3252 lbs | 3270 lbs | 3252 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) | |||
| 4497 lbs | 4497 lbs | 4497 lbs | 4497 lbs |
| Wheelbase | |||
| 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in | 110.4 in |
| Turning radius | |||
| 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' | 17.9 '' |
| Ground clearance | |||
| 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in | 5.3 in |
| Front legroom | |||
| 45.5 in | 45.5 in | 45.5 in | 45.5 in |
| Rear legroom | |||
| 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in | 35.6 in |
| Front headroom | |||
| 40 in | 40 in | 40 in | 40 in |
| Rear headroom | |||
| 38 in | 38 in | 38 in | 38 in |
| Front hip room | |||
| 55 in | 55 in | 55 in | 55 in |
| Rear hip room | |||
| 56 in | 56 in | 56 in | 56 in |
| Front shoulder room | |||
| 58 in | 58 in | 58 in | 58 in |
| Rear shoulder room | |||
| 57 in | 57 in | 57 in | 57 in |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Exterior length |
| 191.1 in |
| Exterior body width |
| 73.4 in |
| Exterior height |
| 58.1 in |
| Horsepower |
| 245 hp |
| Torque |
| 260 lb-ft. |
| Curb weight |
| 3505 lbs |
| Gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) |
| 4630 lbs |
| Wheelbase |
| 110.4 in |
| Turning radius |
| 17.9 '' |
| Ground clearance |
| 5.3 in |
| Front legroom |
| 45.5 in |
| Rear legroom |
| 35.6 in |
| Front headroom |
| 40 in |
| Rear headroom |
| 38 in |
| Front hip room |
| 55 in |
| Rear hip room |
| 56 in |
| Front shoulder room |
| 58 in |
| Rear shoulder room |
| 57 in |
Interior Features
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front | |||
| manual | manual | manual | dual zone automatic |
| Clock | |||
| in-dash | in-dash | in-dash | in-dash |
| Cupholders | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet | |||
| 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Overhead console | |||
| mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage | mini with storage |
| Floor console | |||
| full | full | full | full |
| Floor mats | |||
| rubber front and rear | rubber front and rear | rubber front and rear | rubber front and rear |
| Front windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Rear windows | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| 1-touch window up | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation | |||
| analog | analog | analog | analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror | |||
| day-night | day-night | day-night | auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release | |||
| power | power | power | power |
| Remote trunk release | |||
| power | power | power | proximity |
| Seatback storage pockets | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Steering wheel material | |||
| urethane | urethane | urethane | leather |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Air conditioning, front |
| dual zone automatic |
| Clock |
| in-dash |
| Cupholders |
| front and rear |
| Gear shift knob trim |
| leather/metal-look |
| 12V DC power outlet |
| 3 |
| Overhead console |
| mini with storage |
| Floor console |
| full |
| Floor mats |
| rubber front and rear |
| Front windows |
| power |
| Rear windows |
| power |
| 1-touch window up |
| driver and passenger |
| 1-touch window down |
| driver and passenger |
| Instrumentation |
| analog |
| Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Rear view mirror |
| auto-dimming day-night |
| Fuel door release |
| power |
| Remote trunk release |
| proximity |
| Seatback storage pockets |
| 2 |
| Steering wheel material |
| leather |
Exterior Features
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna | |||
| window grid and roof mount | window grid and roof mount | window grid and roof mount | window grid and roof mount |
| Body material | |||
| fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel | fully galvanized steel |
| Paint | |||
| clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone | clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim | |||
| metal-look | chrome | chrome | chrome |
| Door count | |||
| 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door | |||
| trunk | trunk | trunk | trunk |
| Tinted windows | |||
| light | light | light | light |
| Rear window type | |||
| fixed | fixed | fixed | fixed |
| Mirrors | |||
| dual power remote w/tilt down | dual power remote w/tilt down | dual power remote w/tilt down | dual power remote w/tilt down |
| Sunroof | |||
| 1st row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | 1st and 2nd row exterior express open/close sliding and tilting glass | – | – |
| Spoiler | |||
| lip | lip | lip | lip |
| Wheels | |||
| 16 silver aluminum | 17 machined aluminum | 16 silver aluminum | 17 silver aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel | |||
| compact steel | compact steel | compact steel | – |
| 2nd row sunroof | |||
| fixed glass with power sunshade | – | – | – |
| Bodyside insert | |||
| chrome | chrome | – | – |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Antenna |
| window grid and roof mount |
| Body material |
| fully galvanized steel |
| Paint |
| clearcoat monotone |
| Grille trim |
| chrome |
| Door count |
| 4 doors |
| Rear cargo door |
| trunk |
| Tinted windows |
| light |
| Rear window type |
| fixed |
| Mirrors |
| dual power remote w/tilt down |
| Spoiler |
| lip |
| Wheels |
| 18 machined aluminum |
| Spare tire and wheel |
| compact steel |
| Bodyside insert |
| chrome |
Seats
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type | |||
| bucket | bucket | bucket | bucket |
| Standard seating | |||
| 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 8-way power | 8-way power | 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls | |||
| 6-way | 6-way | 6-way | 8-way power |
| Lumbar support | |||
| driver | driver | driver | – |
| Front armrests | |||
| center | center | center | center |
| Front head restraints | |||
| adjustable | adjustable | adjustable | adjustable |
| Heated front seats | |||
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback | – | – |
| Memory | |||
| driver | – | – | – |
| Rear seats | |||
| 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench | 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints | |||
| 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable | 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim | |||
| premium cloth | premium cloth | premium cloth | leather |
| Cooled front seats | |||
| driver and passenger | – | – | – |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Front seat type |
| bucket |
| Standard seating |
| 5 |
| Front driver seat direction controls |
| 8-way power |
| Front passenger seat direction controls |
| 6-way |
| Lumbar support |
| driver |
| Front armrests |
| center |
| Front head restraints |
| adjustable |
| Heated front seats |
| driver and front passenger heated-cushion, heated-seatback |
| Rear seats |
| 60-40 bench |
| Rear head restraints |
| 3 - adjustable |
| Seat trim |
| leather |
Entertainment System
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Radio | |||
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan | SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player | |||
| in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single | in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers | |||
| 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | |||
| 400W premium | – | – | – |
| Navigation system | |||
| yes with voice activation | yes with voice activation | – | – |
| 1st row LCD screen | |||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Radio |
| SiriusXM AM/FM/HD/Satellite, seek-scan |
| CD player |
| in-dash mounted single |
| Speakers |
| 6 |
| 1st row LCD screen |
| 1 |
Safety and Security Features
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal | |||
| driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger | driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact | |||
| seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger | seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain | |||
| curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row | curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control | |||
| ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline | ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Headlights | |||
| halogen | halogen | halogen | halogen |
| Exterior light control | |||
| fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic | fully automatic |
| Door curb lights | |||
| 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Remote keyless entry | |||
| keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) | keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks | |||
| power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock | power with 2 stage unlock |
| Airbags, knee protection | |||
| driver | driver | driver | driver |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | |||
| Blue Link | Blue Link | Blue Link | Blue Link |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Airbags, frontal |
| driver and front passenger |
| Airbags, side impact |
| seat mounted, driver and passenger |
| Airbags, side curtain |
| curtain 1st and 2nd row |
| Traction control |
| ABS and driveline |
| Seatbelt pre-tensioners |
| front |
| Headlights |
| high intensity low/high beam |
| Exterior light control |
| fully automatic |
| Door curb lights |
| 2 |
| Remote keyless entry |
| keyfob (all doors) |
| Door locks |
| power with 2 stage unlock |
| Airbags, knee protection |
| driver |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service |
| Blue Link |
Mechanical Features
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | |||
| 2.4L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 | 1.6L I-4 | 2.4L I-4 |
| Brakes | |||
| 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc | 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | |||
| 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive type | |||
| front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel | front-wheel |
| Exhaust | |||
| stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel | stainless steel |
| Steering | |||
| rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion | rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning | |||
| regular | regular | regular | regular |
| Front suspension type | |||
| strut | strut | strut | strut |
| Front shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Front springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Rear suspension type | |||
| multi-link | multi-link | multi-link | multi-link |
| Rear shocks | |||
| gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized | gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs | |||
| coil | coil | coil | coil |
| Sequential shift control | |||
| SHIFTRONIC | SHIFTRONIC | SHIFTRONIC | SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission | |||
| 6-spd w/OD | 6-spd w/OD | 7-spd auto-shift man w/OD | 6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio | |||
| 2.89 | 2.89 | 4.29 | 2.89 |
| Turbocharger | |||
| intercooled turbo | – | – | – |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Engine |
| 2.0L I-4 |
| Brakes |
| 4-wheel disc |
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) |
| 4-wheel |
| Drive type |
| front-wheel |
| Exhaust |
| stainless steel |
| Steering |
| rack and pinion |
| Suspension tuning |
| sport |
| Front suspension type |
| strut |
| Front shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Front springs |
| coil |
| Rear suspension type |
| multi-link |
| Rear shocks |
| gas-pressurized |
| Rear springs |
| coil |
| Sequential shift control |
| SHIFTRONIC |
| Transmission |
| 6-spd w/OD |
| Axle ratio |
| 2.89 |
| Turbocharger |
| intercooled turbo |
Other Specs
SE 4dr Sedan |
Sport 4dr Sedan |
ECO 4dr Sedan |
Limited 4dr Sedan |
| Luggage capacity | |||
| 16.3 cu.ft. | 16.3 cu.ft. | 16.3 cu.ft. | 16.3 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity | |||
| 16.3 cu.ft. | 16.3 cu.ft. | 16.3 cu.ft. | 16.3 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size | |||
| 2.4 liters | 2.4 liters | 1.6 liters | 2.4 liters |
| Base engine type | |||
| I-4 | I-4 | I-4 | I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm | |||
| 6,000 | 6,000 | 5,500 | 6,000 |
| Torque rpm | |||
| 4,000 | 4,000 | 1,500 | 4,000 |
| Fuel tank capacity | |||
| 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. | 18.5 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates | |||
| 25 City / 38 Hwy | 25 City / 36 Hwy | 28 City / 38 Hwy | 25 City / 36 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights | |||
| front and rear | front and rear | front and rear | front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light | |||
| fade | fade | fade | fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors | |||
| driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger | driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts | |||
| front | front | front | front |
| Engine - valvetrain | |||
| DOHC | DOHC | DOHC | DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 | 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) | |||
| 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 | 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) | |||
| 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited | 84/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) | |||
| 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited | 60/unlimited |
| Tires | |||
| P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS | P205/65HR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55VR17.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front | |||
| variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent | variable intermittent |
Sport 2.0T 4dr Sedan |
| Luggage capacity |
| 16.3 cu.ft. |
| Maximum cargo capacity |
| 16.3 cu.ft. |
| Base engine size |
| 2.0 liters |
| Base engine type |
| I-4 |
| Horsepower rpm |
| 6,000 |
| Torque rpm |
| 1,350 |
| Fuel tank capacity |
| 18.5 gal. |
| EPA mileage estimates |
| 23 City / 32 Hwy |
| Lighting - map lights |
| front and rear |
| Lighting - dome light |
| fade |
| Mirrors - visor vanity mirrors |
| driver and passenger |
| Height adjustable safety belts |
| front |
| Engine - valvetrain |
| DOHC |
| Warranty - Basic (mths/miles) |
| 60/60,000 |
| Warrranty - Powertrain (mths/miles) |
| 120/100,000 |
| Warranty - Corrosion perforation (mths/miles) |
| 84/unlimited |
| Warranty - Roadside assistance (mths/miles) |
| 60/unlimited |
| Tires |
| P235/45VR18.0 BSW AS |
| Windshield wipers - front |
| variable intermittent |
