Hyundai SONATA vs. Kia K4
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Highlights
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$27,450
Starting MSRP
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$22,290
Starting MSRP
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-
Starting MSRP
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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28 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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191 hp
Horsepower
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147 hp
Horsepower
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-
Horsepower
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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Front Wheel Drive
Drive Type
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-
Drive Type
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5
Seating Capacity
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5
Seating Capacity
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-
Seating Capacity
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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5 yr / 60,000 mi
Basic Warranty
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-
Basic Warranty
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Engine
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Regular Gasoline I-4
Engine Type
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Regular Unleaded I-4
Engine Type
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-
Engine Type
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2.5 L/152
Displacement
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2.0 L/122
Displacement
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-
Displacement
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191 @ 6100
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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147 @ 6200
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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181 @ 4000
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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132 @ 4500
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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-
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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8-Speed A/T
A/T Transmission Options
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CVT Transmission
A/T Transmission w/Dual Shift Mode Transmission Options
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-
Transmission Options
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28 City / 38 Hwy
MPG
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30 City / 40 Hwy
MPG
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-
MPG
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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N/A
Total Cooling System Capacity
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-
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Tires & Wheels
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P205/65HR16
Front Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Front Tire Size
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-
Front Tire Size
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P205/65HR16
Rear Tire Size
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P205/55HR16
Rear Tire Size
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-
Rear Tire Size
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N/A
Spare Tire Size
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Compact
Spare Tire Size
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-
Spare Tire Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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-
Front Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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16 X 6.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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-
Rear Wheel Size
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N/A
Spare Wheel Size
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Compact in
Spare Wheel Size
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-
Spare Wheel Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Steel
Front Wheel Material
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-
Front Wheel Material
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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Steel
Rear Wheel Material
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Rear Wheel Material
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N/A
Spare Wheel Material
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Steel
Spare Wheel Material
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-
Spare Wheel Material
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Suspension
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front
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-
Suspension Type - Front
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear
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-
Suspension Type - Rear
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Torsion Beam
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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Steering
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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Rack-Pinion
Steering Type
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-
Steering Type
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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-
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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36 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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35 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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-
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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N/A
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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-
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Measurements
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16 ft³
Trunk Volume
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15 ft³
Trunk Volume
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-
Trunk Volume
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N/A
Liftover Height
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N/A
Liftover Height
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-
Liftover Height
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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5 in
Min Ground Clearance
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-
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Track Width, Rear
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63 in
Track Width, Rear
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-
Track Width, Rear
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N/A
Track Width, Front
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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-
Track Width, Front
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57 in
Height, Overall
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56 in
Height, Overall
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-
Height, Overall
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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73 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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-
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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193 in
Length, Overall
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185 in
Length, Overall
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Length, Overall
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112 in
Wheelbase
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107 in
Wheelbase
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Wheelbase
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54 in
Second Hip Room
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52 in
Second Hip Room
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-
Second Hip Room
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56 in
Second Shoulder Room
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55 in
Second Shoulder Room
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-
Second Shoulder Room
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35 in
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Leg Room
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-
Second Leg Room
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38 in
Second Head Room
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37 in
Second Head Room
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-
Second Head Room
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55 in
Front Hip Room
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53 in
Front Hip Room
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-
Front Hip Room
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58 in
Front Shoulder Room
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57 in
Front Shoulder Room
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-
Front Shoulder Room
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46 in
Front Leg Room
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42 in
Front Leg Room
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-
Front Leg Room
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40 in
Front Head Room
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39 in
Front Head Room
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-
Front Head Room
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5
Passenger Capacity
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5
Passenger Capacity
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-
Passenger Capacity
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104 ft³
Passenger Volume
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99 ft³
Passenger Volume
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-
Passenger Volume
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Weight & Capacity
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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16 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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12 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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-
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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3,232 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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2,956 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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-
Base Curb Weight
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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-
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Safety
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Standard
Backup Camera
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Standard
Backup Camera
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-
Backup Camera
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Standard
Stability Control
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Standard
Stability Control
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-
Stability Control
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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-
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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-
Blind Spot Monitor
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Entertainment
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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Standard
Bluetooth®
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-
Bluetooth®
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Electrical
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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N/A
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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-
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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150
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Brakes
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11 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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10 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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4-Wheel Disc
Brake Type
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-
Brake Type
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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-
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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-
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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12 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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11 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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-
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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N/A
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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-
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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FAQ
Which is more fuel efficient, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Kia K4 is more fuel efficient than the 2026 Hyundai SONATA with 34 MPG combined versus 32 MPG combined.
Which car is cheaper, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Kia K4 is cheaper than the 2026 Hyundai SONATA with a $22,290 starting MSRP versus a $27,450 starting MSRP.
Which has a better safety rating, the 2026 Hyundai SONATA or the 2026 Kia K4?
The 2026 Hyundai SONATA and the 2026 Kia K4 both have a 5/5 safety rating according to the NHTSA.
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