Comparisons · 2015

2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited vs 2015 Hyundai Sonata

The 2015 Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel: 7.6 against 10.7 l/100km, about 29% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2015 Hyundai Sonata costs about $2,750 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. The 2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited has fewer NHTSA recalls (3 against 9). Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

Level on the measurable figures compared below. 20 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited10.7 l/100km
2015 Hyundai Sonata7.6 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited254.8 g/km
2015 Hyundai Sonata177.7 g/km
Kerb weight
2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited1,613 kg
2015 Hyundai Sonata1,590 kg
NHTSA recalls
2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited3
2015 Hyundai Sonata9
Owner complaints
2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited300
2015 Hyundai Sonata1,144
NCAP overall rating
2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited5
2015 Hyundai Sonata5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2015 Chevrolet Impala Limited2015 Hyundai Sonata
CO2254.8 g/km177.7 g/km
Combined10.7 l/100km7.6 l/100km
Complaints3001,144
Recall campaigns39
Cylinders64
Displacement3,600 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardB4S2
Extra-urban8.1 l/100km6.5 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Gross weight2,404 kg2,080.2 kg
Height1,490 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,613 kg1,590 kg
Length5,090 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic 6-spdAutomatic (AM7)
Urban13.1 l/100km8.4 l/100km
Wheelbase2,810 mm2,810 mm
Width1,850 mm1,870 mm

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How this comparison works

Only genuine rivals are compared: same model year, same EPA size class, same drivetrain, similar weight and power, and both mainstream or both premium brands. Figures come from FuelEconomy.gov, EPA and NHTSA; fuel costs use current US prices from the Energy Information Administration.

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