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Hyundai Sonata III (Y3)

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Engine versions

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
2.0 GLS (105 KM) Selected Gasoline 105 KM 1993–1996
2.0i GLS 16V (139 KM) Selected Gasoline 139 KM 1993–1996
3.0i GLS V6 (146 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 146 KM 1993–1996
2.0i GLS 16V (139 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 139 KM 1993–1996
1.8 (98 KM) Selected Gasoline 98 KM 1993–1996

Selected engine version

2.0 GLS (105 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1996

Engine power
105 KM
Torque
157 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.8 s
Maximum speed
175 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3)
Engine
2.0 GLS (105 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1996
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
175 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
13.8 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
5.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.8 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 1

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.6
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l
Power
105 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
157 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1220 kg
Gross weight
1740 kg
Roof load
70 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0i GLS 16V (139 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1996

Engine power
139 KM
Torque
179 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3)
Engine
2.0i GLS 16V (139 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1996
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.2 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7.9 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 1

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l
Coolant capacity
7.3 l
Power
139 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
179 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1300 kg
Gross weight
1750 kg
Roof load
70 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1400 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1500 mm

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
6.0J x 14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

3.0i GLS V6 (146 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1993–1996

Engine power
146 KM
Torque
231 Nm
Engine displacement
2,972 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Maximum speed
200 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3)
Engine
3.0i GLS V6 (146 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1996
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
200 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
10.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
12.5 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
7.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
10 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 1

Engine

Engine model / code
Sigma/G6AT
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
2972 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
6
Cylinder bore
91.1 mm
Piston stroke
76 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4 l
Coolant capacity
8.6 l
Power
146 KM @ 5000 obr./min
Torque
231 Nm @ 2400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1267 kg
Gross weight
1800 kg
Roof load
70 kg
Braked trailer load (12% slope start)
1500 kg
Trailer load without brakes
500 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R15
Rim size
15
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

2.0i GLS 16V (139 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1993–1996

Engine power
139 KM
Torque
180 Nm
Engine displacement
1,997 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Maximum speed
194 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3)
Engine
2.0i GLS 16V (139 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1996
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
194 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.5 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.9 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
6.2 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
8.2 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 1

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CP
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1997 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
DOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
85 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
4
Engine oil capacity
4.4 l
Coolant capacity
7.3 l
Power
139 KM @ 5800 obr./min
Torque
180 Nm @ 4000 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1320 kg
Gross weight
1750 kg
Roof load
70 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
205/60 R14
Rim size
14
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

1.8 (98 KM)

Gasoline · 1993–1996

Engine power
98 KM
Torque
141 Nm
Engine displacement
1,796 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Maximum speed
165 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Version
Sonata III (Y3)
Engine
1.8 (98 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
4
Start of production
1993
End of production
1996
Body type
Sedan
Number of seats
5
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
165 km/h
Acceleration 0-100 km/h
12.1 s
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
9.1 l/100 km
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
7 l/100 km
Emission standard
Euro 1

Engine

Engine model / code
Sirius/G4CM
Engine position
Front, Transverse
Engine displacement
1796 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
SOHC
Engine configuration
Inline
Number of cylinders
4
Cylinder bore
80.6 mm
Piston stroke
88 mm
Compression ratio
8.9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
98 KM @ 5500 obr./min
Torque
141 Nm @ 4400 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
65 l
Aerodynamic drag coefficient (Cx)
0.35
Minimum trunk capacity
373 l
Curb weight
1265 kg
Gross weight
1740 kg
Roof load
70 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4700 mm
Width
1770 mm
Height
1405 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Front track
1515 mm
Rear track
1500 mm
Turning circle
10.5 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Front-wheel drive
Number of gears
5
Front suspension
Independent, McPherson type with coil spring and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Drum
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
195/70 R14
Rim size
5.5J x 14
ABS
yes