Hyundai Sonata NF

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The Hyundai Sonata NF (2006–2010): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 24 versions in the European Union, the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Model codes: NF

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,800 mm RDW	–	4,800–4,815 mm
Width	1,830–1,832 mm Traficom	–	1,830 mm
Height	1,475–1,480 mm Traficom	–	1,475 mm
Wheelbase	2,730 mm RDW	–	2,730 mm
Front track	1,565 mm ASTRA	–	–
Rear track	1,550 mm ASTRA	–	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,438–1,546 kg RDW	–	1,443–1,612 kg
Mass in running order	1,538–1,646 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	2,030–2,130 kg RDW	–	–
Towing, braked trailer	1,100–1,700 kg Traficom	–	–
Towing, unbraked trailer	750 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	5 RDW	–	–
Doors	4 RDW	–	–
Luggage space (EPA)	–	453 L EPA	–
Passenger space (EPA)	–	2,973 L EPA	–
Performance
Top speed	200–230 km/h Traficom	–	–
Torque	189–310 Nm ASTRA	–	–

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

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Wikipedia, Traficom type approvals (Finland), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

UK MOT: first-time pass rate by age

Age at test	Pass rate	UK average	Tests
13 years and older	67.9% (64.8–70.8)	69.2%	925

What the MOT finds

Area	This model	UK average, same ages
Brakes	47.0%	36.4%
Suspension	40.6%	41.6%
Lights and electrics	34.3%	28.8%
Tyres	33.6%	31.2%
Noise, emissions and leaks	15.4%	17.1%
Visibility (glass, mirrors, wipers)	13.9%	11.8%

First MOT test of each car per year in 2022–2024, from the DVSA’s anonymised test results; only ages with at least 500 tests are shown. The figure in brackets is the 95% confidence interval; green or red means clearly above or below the UK average. The second table shows how often an item was noted (defect or advisory) in each area, against the UK average for cars of the same ages. DVSA anonymised MOT tests (Open Government Licence)

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

2,973 complaints for model years 2006–2010. 132 crashes · 40 fires · 117 injuries · 3 deaths

Airbags 815
Visibility and wipers 384
Brakes 323
Electrical system 231
Engine 218
Stability control 200

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 24 versions of the Hyundai Sonata NF

Show all 24 versions

European Union 8 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2010	2.0 L	Diesel	171 g/km	2,474
2010	2.0 L	Petrol	185 g/km	332
2010	2.4 L	Petrol	199 g/km	126
2010	3.3 L	Petrol	236 g/km	60
2010	–	Other fuel	185 g/km	58
2010	2.4 L	Petrol	204 g/km	54
2010	3.3 L	Petrol	241 g/km	20
2010	2.0 L	Diesel	177 g/km	14

United Kingdom 7 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2006–20092.0l CRTD	2.0 L	Diesel	6-speed manual	6.1 L/100 km NEDC	163 g/km
2006–20092.0l CRTD	2.0 L	Diesel	4-speed automatic	7.3 L/100 km NEDC	191 g/km
2006–20092.0l	2.0 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.0 L/100 km NEDC	190 g/km
2006–20092.0l	2.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.4 L/100 km NEDC	200 g/km
2006–20083.3l V6	3.3 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	10.1 L/100 km NEDC	241 g/km
20062.4l	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	8.5 L/100 km NEDC	198 g/km
20062.4l	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	8.8 L/100 km NEDC	210 g/km

United States 5 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 version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–20102MODE CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
2006–2010	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	Front-wheel drive	25 MPG (9.4 L/100 km) EPA	221 g/km
2008–20102MODE CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	22 MPG (10.7 L/100 km) EPA	251 g/km
2006–2008CMODE CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	24 MPG (9.8 L/100 km) EPA	230 g/km
2006–2007CMODE CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP	3.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	Front-wheel drive	21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA	263 g/km

Canada 4 versions

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

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2009–2010Full-size	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	9.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	214 g/km
2006–2010Full-size	2.4 L	Petrol	5-speed manual	9.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	216 g/km
2006–2010Full-size	3.3 L	Petrol	5-speed automatic	10.4–11.0 L/100 km 5-cycle	239–253 g/km
2006–2008Full-size	2.4 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	9.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	223 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.