Comparisons · 2017

2017 Chevrolet Impala vs 2017 Hyundai Sonata

The 2017 Hyundai Sonata uses less fuel: 9.1 against 10.7 l/100km, about 15% less. At today's US fuel prices the 2017 Hyundai Sonata costs about $1,420 less to fuel over five years at 15,000 km a year. Both hold the same NCAP overall rating.

2017 Hyundai Sonata leads on 2 of 3 measurable figures. 18 specifications compared.

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Key figures

Combined fuel consumption
2017 Chevrolet Impala10.7 l/100km
2017 Hyundai Sonata9.1 l/100km
CO2 emissions
2017 Chevrolet Impala249.2 g/km
2017 Hyundai Sonata215.6 g/km
Kerb weight
2017 Chevrolet Impala1,717 kg
2017 Hyundai Sonata1,590 kg
Owner complaints
2017 Chevrolet Impala116
2017 Hyundai Sonata764
NCAP overall rating
2017 Chevrolet Impala5
2017 Hyundai Sonata5

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The better figure is highlighted where one is clearly better.

Specification2017 Chevrolet Impala2017 Hyundai Sonata
CO2249.2 g/km215.6 g/km
Combined10.7 l/100km9.1 l/100km
Complaints116764
Cylinders64
Displacement3,600 cc2,400 cc
DriveFront-Wheel DriveFront-Wheel Drive
Emission standardT3B110L3SULEV30
Extra-urban8.4 l/100km7.6 l/100km
FuelRegular GasolineRegular Gasoline
Gears66
Height1,500 mm1,480 mm
Kerb weight1,717 kg1,590 kg
Length5,110 mm4,860 mm
NCAP overall55
TransmissionAutomatic (S6)Automatic (S6)
Urban12.4 l/100km10.7 l/100km
Wheelbase2,840 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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