1998-2005 Sonata OverviewHyundai Sonata Overview (1998 - 2005)
1998 - 2005
Tech Specs Summary
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- 124 - 137 mph
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- 8.5 - 9.6 seconds
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- 129 - 171 hp
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- 24.2 - 26.4 mpg
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- 3,303 - 3,314 lbs
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- 15.2 ft3
This generation of the Hyundai Sonata was produced by the Korean manufacturer Hyundai between 1998 - 2005. It's a front engined front-wheel drive Sedan. There are four power levels available from either a 2 L Inline 4 gasoline engine or 2.5 L V6 gasoline engine. It has double wishbone front suspension and multi-link rear suspension.
Performance Pick
If you're interested in performance, the best performance version of the Sonata is the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 16v which scores 2.2★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for performance. With total power at 129 hp and a power/weight ratio of 25.6 lb/hp it has a top speed of 124 mph and gets to 62 mph in 9.6 seconds.
Practicality Pick
If you're more interested in practicality, then the Hyundai Sonata 2.0 16v is the best practical all-rounder with a score of 2.7★ on the encyCARpedia Rating system for practicality. It has a range of 453 miles and can store 15.2 cubic feet of cargo.