Compare the Hyundai Sonata 2021 Ultimate 1.6T VS Hyundai Sonata 2020 Preferred 2.5L

Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
MSRP: 38749$
MSRP: 26999$
Features
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Body
Sedan
Sedan
Doors
4
4
Fuel
Gasoline Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
Transmission
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Engine
1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVD
2.5L GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4
Emissions
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
G/km Of CO2 Emissions
182
182
Transmission
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.64
0.64
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.22
1.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.37
3.19
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.72
4.72
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.42
1.42
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.24
3.24
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.91
2.91
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)
0.80
0.80
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
1.00
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.86
1.86
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic w/OD
Automatic w/OD
Trans Type
8
8
Vehicle
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
EPA Classification
Large Cars
Large Cars
Interior Dimensions
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Front Head Room
40 (in)
40 (in)
Front Hip Room
54.6 (in)
54.6 (in)
Front Leg Room
46.1 (in)
46.1 (in)
Front Shoulder Room
57.9 (in)
57.9 (in)
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Passenger Volume
104.4 (ft³)
104.4 (ft³)
Second Head Room
37.8 (in)
37.8 (in)
Second Hip Room
54.4 (in)
54.4 (in)
Second Leg Room
34.8 (in)
34.8 (in)
Second Shoulder Room
56.1 (in)
56.1 (in)
Weight Information
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Base Curb Weight
3366 (lbs)
3373 (lbs)
Mileage
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
EnerGuide Estimate - City
8.8 (L/100 km)
8.8 (L/100 km)
EnerGuide Estimate - Hwy
6.4 (L/100 km)
6.4 (L/100 km)
Engine
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Displacement
1.6 L/98
2.5 L/152
Engine Type
Intercooled Turbo Regular Unleaded I-4
Regular Unleaded I-4
Fuel System
Gasoline Direct Injection
Port/Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
180 @ 5500
191 @ 6100
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
195 @ 1500
181 @ 4000
Type
1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVD null
2.5L GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4 null
Electrical
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
130
150
Suspension
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Suspension Type - Front
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Strut
Strut
Suspension Type - Rear
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Front Tire Size
P235/45VR18
P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P235/45VR18
P215/55VR17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Compact
Wheels
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Front Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 (in)
17 X 7 (in)
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size
18 X 7.5 (in)
17 X 7 (in)
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steel
Spare Wheel Size
Compact (in)
Compact (in)
Steering
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
36 (ft)
36 (ft)
Brakes
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
4-Wheel
Brake Type
4-Wheel Disc
4-Wheel Disc
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 (in)
12.8 (in)
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 (in)
11.8 (in)
Fuel Tank
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
60 (L)
60 (L)
Exterior Dimensions
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Height, Overall
56.9 (in)
56.9 (in)
Length, Overall
192.9 (in)
192.9 (in)
Min Ground Clearance
5.3 (in)
5.3 (in)
Track Width, Front
63.7 (in)
63.9 (in)
Track Width, Rear
64 (in)
64.2 (in)
Wheelbase
111.8 (in)
111.8 (in)
Width, Max w/o mirrors
73.2 (in)
73.2 (in)
Cargo Area Dimensions
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Trunk Volume
16 (ft³)
16 (ft³)

Equipment

Mechanical
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
130 Amp Alternator
3.37 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
60 L Fuel Tank
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine: 1.6L Turbo GDI DOHC 16-Valve I4 CVVD
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust w/Chrome Tailpipe Finisher
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: Smartstream 8-Speed Electronic Auto -inc: overdrive lock-up torque converter, shift lock, SHIFTRONIC mode, shift-by-wire button-type gear selectors, paddle shifters and drive mode select
150 Amp Alternator
3.19 Axle Ratio
4-Wheel Disc Brakes w/4-Wheel ABS, Front Vented Discs, Brake Assist, Hill Hold Control and Electric Parking Brake
60 L Fuel Tank
Battery w/Run Down Protection
Electric Power-Assist Speed-Sensing Steering
Engine Auto Stop-Start Feature
Engine: 2.5L GDI MPI DOHC 16-Valve I4
Front And Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Front-Wheel Drive
Gas-Pressurized Shock Absorbers
Multi-Link Rear Suspension w/Coil Springs
Single Stainless Steel Exhaust
Strut Front Suspension w/Coil Springs
Transmission w/Driver Selectable Mode
Transmission: 8-Speed Automatic w/SHIFTRONIC -inc: shift-by-wire button-type gear selectors
Exterior
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
Auto On/Off Projector Beam Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Black Grille
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper
Body-Coloured Power w/Tilt Down Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Express Open/Close Sliding And Tilting Glass 1st And 2nd Row Sunroof w/Power Sunshade
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
Headlights-Automatic Highbeams
LED Brakelights
Laminated Glass
Light Tinted Glass
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Speed Sensitive Rain Detecting Variable Intermittent Wipers
Steel Spare Wheel
Tires: P235/45R18 All-Season
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Wheels w/Machined w/Painted Accents Accents
Wheels: 18" x 7.5J Aluminum Alloy
Auto On/Off Aero-Composite Led Low/High Beam Daytime Running Auto High-Beam Headlamps w/Delay-Off
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Body-Coloured Front Bumper w/Chrome Bumper Insert
Body-Coloured Power Heated Side Mirrors w/Manual Folding and Turn Signal Indicator
Body-Coloured Rear Bumper
Chrome Grille
Chrome Side Windows Trim and Black Front Windshield Trim
Clearcoat Paint
Compact Spare Tire Mounted Inside Under Cargo
Fixed Rear Window w/Defroster
Front License Plate Bracket
Fully Galvanized Steel Panels
LED Brakelights
Laminated Glass
Light Tinted Glass
Perimeter/Approach Lights
Speed Sensitive Variable Intermittent Wipers
Steel Spare Wheel
Tires: P215/55R17 All-Season
Trunk Rear Cargo Access
Wheels w/Silver Accents
Wheels: 17" x 7.0J Aluminum Alloy
Entertainment
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Digital Signal Processor
Here HD Traffic Real-Time Traffic Display
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System
Radio: AM/FM/XM/MP3 System w/Navigation -inc: 10.25" colour touchscreen, Bose premium audio system w/12 speakers, HD radio technology, wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, iPod/USB/auxiliary connectivity (mounted in centre console), Bluetooth hands-free phone system and BlueLink connected vehicle system
Regular Amplifier
Streaming Audio
Turn-By-Turn Navigation Directions
Window Grid Diversity Antenna
2 LCD Monitors In The Front
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Clock, Speed Compensated Volume Control, Steering Wheel Controls, Voice Activation and Radio Data System
Radio: AM/FM/MP3 Display Audio -inc: 8.0" colour LCD touchscreen, 6 speakers, HD Radio technology w/multicasting, iPod and auxiliary input jacks, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto capability w/wired USB connection and Bluetooth hands-free phone system w/audio streaming
Window Grid Antenna
Interior
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
1 12V DC Power Outlet
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Heated Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Blue Link Connected Car Services Selective Service Internet Access
BlueLink Tracker System
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Digital/Analog Appearance
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Dual Zone Front Automatic Air Conditioning
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Engine Start
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest and Rear Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts, Console Ducts and Supplemental Heater
Head-Up Display
Heated & Ventilated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 8-way power-adjustable driver seat w/lumbar support, 6-way power-adjustable front passenger seat and driver's integrated memory system (IMS) for seat position
Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
HomeLink Garage Door Transmitter
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look/Piano Black Console Insert, Metal-Look Interior Accents and Leatherette Upholstered Dashboard
Leather Seating Surfaces
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Manual Adjustable Rear Head Restraints
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Memory Settings -inc: Door Mirrors
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver And Passenger 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Systems Monitor
Trip Computer
1 12V DC Power Outlet
1 Seatback Storage Pocket
60-40 Folding Bench Front Facing Fold Forward Seatback Rear Seat
Air Filtration
Analog Appearance
Cargo Space Lights
Carpet Floor Trim and Carpet Trunk Lid/Rear Cargo Door Trim
Cruise Control w/Steering Wheel Controls
Day-Night Rearview Mirror
Delayed Accessory Power
Distance Pacing w/Traffic Stop-Go
Driver / Passenger And Rear Door Bins
Driver And Passenger Visor Vanity Mirrors w/Driver And Passenger Illumination, Driver And Passenger Auxiliary Mirror
Driver Foot Rest
Driver Seat
Engine Immobilizer
FOB Controls -inc: Cargo Access and Remote Engine Start
Fade-To-Off Interior Lighting
Front Centre Armrest
Front Cupholder
Front Map Lights
Full Carpet Floor Covering -inc: Carpet Front And Rear Floor Mats
Full Cloth Headliner
Full Floor Console w/Covered Storage, Mini Overhead Console and 1 12V DC Power Outlet
Gauges -inc: Speedometer, Odometer, Engine Coolant Temp, Tachometer, Trip Odometer and Trip Computer
HVAC -inc: Underseat Ducts
Heated Front Bucket Seats -inc: 6-way manually-adjustable driver seat and 4-way manually-adjustable front passenger seat
Heated Leather/Metal-Look Steering Wheel
Illuminated Locking Glove Box
Interior Trim -inc: Metal-Look Instrument Panel Insert, Metal-Look Door Panel Insert, Metal-Look/Piano Black Console Insert and Metal-Look Interior Accents
Leatherette Door Trim Insert
Manual Adjustable Front Head Restraints and Fixed Rear Head Restraints
Manual Air Conditioning
Manual Tilt/Telescoping Steering Column
Outside Temp Gauge
Passenger Seat
Perimeter Alarm
Power 1st Row Windows w/Driver 1-Touch Up/Down
Power Door Locks w/Autolock Feature
Power Fuel Flap Locking Type
Power Rear Windows
Premium Cloth Seating Surfaces
Proximity Key For Doors And Push Button Start
Rear Cupholder
Redundant Digital Speedometer
Remote Keyless Entry w/Integrated Key Transmitter, Illuminated Entry, Illuminated Ignition Switch and Panic Button
Remote Releases -Inc: Smart Trunk Proximity Cargo Access and Power Fuel
Smart Device Remote Engine Start
Systems Monitor
Trip Computer
Safety
Hyundai Sonata 2021
Ultimate 1.6T
Hyundai Sonata 2020
Preferred 2.5L
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Aerial View Camera System
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Collision Mitigation-Front
Collision Mitigation-Rear
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Driver Monitoring-Alert
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
Lane Follow Assist (LFA)
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Parking-Automatic-Remote System
Rear Child Safety Locks
Rear Parking Sensors Remote Automatic Parking
Side Impact Beams
Surround View Monitor (SVM) / Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) Left Side Camera
Surround View Monitor (SVM) / Blind-Spot View Monitor (BVM) Right Side Camera
Surround View Monitor (SVM) Back-Up Camera
Surround View Monitor (SVM) Front Camera
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning
ABS And Driveline Traction Control
Airbag Occupancy Sensor
Back-Up Camera
Blind-spot Collision-Avoidance Assist (BCA) Blind Spot
Curtain 1st And 2nd Row Airbags
Driver Knee Airbag and Rear Side-Impact Airbag
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Front Airbags
Dual Stage Driver And Passenger Seat-Mounted Side Airbags
Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist (FCA) w/Pedestrian/Cyclist Detection
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Lane Departure Warning
Lane Keep Assist (LKA) Lane Keeping Assist
Outboard Front Lap And Shoulder Safety Belts -inc: Rear Centre 3 Point, Height Adjusters and Pretensioners
Rear Child Safety Locks
Side Impact Beams
Tire Pressure Monitoring System Tire Specific Low Tire Pressure Warning