Hyundai Sonata LF

Hyundai Sonata LF
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The Hyundai Sonata LF (2015–2019): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 13 versions in the United States and Canada.

Model codes: LF

Dimensions, weights and capacity

SpecificationNorth AmericaWikipedia
Dimensions
Length4,860 mm TC4,855 mm
Width1,870 mm TC1,865 mm
Height1,480 mm TC1,475 mm
Wheelbase2,810 mm TC2,805 mm
Front track1,600–1,610 mm TC–
Rear track1,600–1,620 mm TC–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight1,475–1,727 kg TC1,388–1,640 kg
Seats and space
Luggage space (EPA)283–453 L EPA–
Passenger space (EPA)2,945–3,002 L EPA–
Performance
Top speed–210–240 km/h
0–100 km/h–7.8–10.5 s
Torque–192–353 Nm
Electric motor power50 kW NRCan–
Electric
Charging time at 240 V2.7 h EPA–

NHTSA overall safety rating (US): 2015–2019: ★★★★★

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, Natural Resources Canada, NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

3,518 complaints for model years 2015–2019. 117 crashes · 116 fires · 98 injuries · 5 deaths

  • Engine 1,966
  • Electrical system 482
  • Transmission and drivetrain 336
  • Steering 291
  • Fuel system 214
  • Brakes 174

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 13 versions of the Hyundai Sonata LF

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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
2015–2019SIDI1.6 LPetrol7-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive31 MPG (7.6 L/100 km) EPA176–178 g/km
2018–2019SIDI2.0 LPetrol8-speed automaticFront-wheel drive26 MPG (9.0 L/100 km) EPA213 g/km
2018–2019SIDI · SIDI; Hybrid2.0 LHybrid6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive41–42 MPG (5.6–5.7 L/100 km) EPA132–135 g/km
2016–2019SIDI; PHEV2.0 LPlug-in hybrid6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive39–40 MPG (5.9–6.0 L/100 km) EPA62–65 g/km
2015–2019SIDI2.4 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive27–29 MPG (8.1–8.7 L/100 km) EPA190–203 g/km
2015–2017SIDI2.0 LPetrol6-speed automaticFront-wheel drive24–26 MPG (9.0–9.8 L/100 km) EPA216–227 g/km
2016–2017SIDI2.0 LHybrid6-speed automated manualFront-wheel drive40–42 MPG (5.6–5.9 L/100 km) EPA137–140 g/km

Canada 6 versions

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

Years and versionEngineFuelGearboxConsumption (combined)CO₂Electric range
2016–2019Mid-size2.0 LPlug-in hybrid6-speed automated manual5.9–6.1 L/100 km 5-cycle62–65 g/km43–45 km
2018–2019Full-size2.0 LPetrol8-speed automatic9.1 L/100 km 5-cycle212 g/km–
2016–2019Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automated manual5.6–5.8 L/100 km 5-cycle132–136 g/km–
2015–2019Full-size2.4 LPetrol6-speed automatic8.1–8.7 L/100 km 5-cycle190–207 g/km–
2015–2017Full-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic9.1–9.2 L/100 km 5-cycle209–216 g/km–
2017Mid-size2.0 LPetrol6-speed automatic5.7–6.0 L/100 km 5-cycle137–143 g/km–

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