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2003 Hyundai Sonata
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2003 Hyundai Sonata
MSRP $21,595 - $26,495
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2003 Nissan Altima
MSRP $23,798 - $30,398
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Mechanical
Engine
Gas I4 Gas V6
Gas I4 Gas V6
Displacement
2.4L/144 2.7L/162
2.5L/- TBD - 3.5L/- TBD -
Fuel System
MPI
SMPI
Horsepower
138 hp @ 5500 rpm 170 hp @ 6000 rpm
175 hp @ 6000 rpm 240 hp @ 5800 rpm
Torque
147 ft-lb @ 3000 rpm 181 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm
180 ft-lb @ 4000 rpm 246 ft-lb @ 4400 rpm
Steering
Power Steering
Power Steering
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
Front-Wheel Drive
Transmission
4-speed Shiftronic automatic transmission w/OD Transmission safety interlock
4-speed automatic transmission w/OD Brake/transmission shift interlock 5-speed manual transmission
Fuel
Fuel
Gasoline
Gasoline
Fuel Consumption: City
10.9 - 12.3 L/100 km
10.1 - 12.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: Highway
7.2 - 7.9 L/100 km
7.3 - 8.4 L/100 km
Fuel Consumption: City/HWY Combined
7.2 - 12.3 L/100 km
7.3 - 12.4 L/100 km
Fuel Capacity
65.0 L
76.0 L
Safety
Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Side Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Front Head Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Air Bag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake
4 Wheel Disc
4 Wheel Disc
Brake ABS System
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rollover Protection Bars
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Locks
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Driver Restriction Features
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Assistance
Back-Up Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keeping Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Aid
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Parking
Not Available
Not Available
Tire Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Heads-Up Display
Not Available
Not Available
Lighting
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlights
Not Available
Standard
HID headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Headlights-Auto-Leveling
Not Available
Not Available
Night Vision
Not Available
Not Available
Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Infotainment
AM/FM Stereo
Standard
Standard
HD Radio
Not Available
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Not Available
Not Available
CD Player
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Not Available
Optional
Auxiliary Audio Input
Not Available
Not Available
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Audio Controls
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel-Audio Controls
Not Available
Standard
Navigation System
Not Available
Not Available
Connectivity
Smart Device Integration
Not Available
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
Not Available
WiFi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Not Available
Not Available
Power Outlet
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Comfort
Air Conditioning
Standard
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Front Seat(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Adjustable Lumbar
Not Available
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Not Available
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Not Available
Not Available
Convenience
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Power Door Locks
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Keyless Start
Not Available
Not Available
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
Heated Mirrors
Standard
Standard
Mirror Memory
Not Available
Not Available
Power Folding Mirrors
Not Available
Not Available
Power Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Not Available
Not Available
Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Universal Garage Door Opener
Not Available
Standard
Interior
Passenger Capacity
5
5
Front Head Room
998 mm
1,036 mm
Front Leg Room
1,095 mm
1,115 mm
Front Shoulder Room
1,445 mm
1,440 mm
Rear Head Room
955 mm
955 mm
Rear Leg Room
919 mm
925 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1,415 mm
1,425 mm
Trunk Volume
399 L
442 L
Front Reading Lamps
Standard
Standard
Rear Reading Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
2,799 mm
Length, Overall
4,747 mm
4,864 mm
Width, Max w/o mirrors
1,821 mm
1,788 mm
Height, Overall
1,422 mm
1,471 mm
Min Ground Clearance
N/A
N/A
Base Curb Weight
1,459 - 1,476 kg
1,378 - 1,478 kg
Front Tire Size
P205/65R15 P205/60HR16
P205/65R16 P215/55HR17 P215/55VR17
Rear Tire Size
P205/65R15 P205/60HR16
P205/65R16 P215/55HR17 P215/55VR17
Sun/Moon Roof
Standard
Standard
Luggage Rack
Not Available
Not Available
Security
Security System
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobilizer
Not Available
Standard
Wheels-Locks
Not Available
Not Available
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