Hyundai Sonata DN8

Hyundai Sonata DN8
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The Hyundai Sonata DN8 (since 2020): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 11 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: DN8

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,900 mm TC4,900–4,955 mm
Width1,860 mm TC1,860 mm
Height1,450 mm TC1,445 mm
Wheelbase2,840 mm TC2,840–2,890 mm
Front track1,620 mm TC–
Rear track1,630 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,527–1,626 kg TC1,388–1,730 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,945–2,973 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed–200–240 km/h
0–100 km/h–7.8–10.5 s
Torque–192–353 Nm
Electric
Battery capacity (usable)–9.8 kWh

Tyre sizes (most common first): 215/60R16, 225/50R17

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2020–2026: ★★★★★

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), US EPA fuel economy data, Traficom type approvals (Finland), NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

688 complaints for model years 2020–2026. 34 crashes · 2 fires · 31 injuries

  • Fuel system 176
  • Engine 165
  • Electrical system 151
  • Transmission and drivetrain 107
  • Driver assistance 49
  • Speed control 27

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 11 versions of the Hyundai Sonata DN8

United States 7 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxDriveConsumption (combined)CO₂
2020–2027SIDI; Hybrid2.0 LHybrid6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive47–52 MPG (4.5–5.0 L/100 km) EPA107–117 g/km
2021–2027SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive27 MPG (8.7 L/100 km) EPA207–208 g/km
2024–2027SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticAll-wheel drive26–28 MPG (8.4–9.0 L/100 km) EPA196–213 g/km
2020–2027SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive29–31 MPG (7.6–8.1 L/100 km) EPA180–193 g/km
2025–2026SIDI & PFI; with Stop-Start · SIDI & PFI2.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA175 g/km
2020–2023SIDI1.6 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive30–31 MPG (7.6–7.8 L/100 km) EPA181–182 g/km
2020–2023SIDI & PFI; Stop-Start2.5 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive32 MPG (7.4 L/100 km) EPA175 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂
2020–2026Full-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automated manual5.0 L/100 km 5-cycle117 g/km
2021–2026Full-size2.5 LPetrol8-speed automated manual8.8 L/100 km 5-cycle207–208 g/km
2020–2026Full-size2.5 LPetrol8-speed automatic7.7–8.6 L/100 km 5-cycle182–203 g/km
2020–2023Full-size1.6 LPetrol8-speed automatic7.7–7.9 L/100 km 5-cycle181–186 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.