Hyundai Sonata Y2
The Hyundai Sonata Y2 (1989–1993): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 6 versions in the United States.
Model codes: Y2
Dimensions, weights and capacity
| Specification | Europe | North America | Wikipedia |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | |||
| Length | – | – | 4,680 mm |
| Width | – | – | 1,750 mm |
| Height | – | – | 1,410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,650 mm RDW | – | 2,650 mm |
| Weights and towing | |||
| Kerb weight | 1,188–1,281 kg RDW | – | – |
| Mass in running order | 1,288–1,381 kg RDW | – | – |
| Gross vehicle weight | 1,710–1,760 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, braked trailer | 1,300–1,500 kg RDW | – | – |
| Towing, unbraked trailer | 594–600 kg RDW | – | – |
| Seats and space | |||
| Doors | 4 RDW | – | – |
| Luggage space (EPA) | – | 396 L EPA | – |
| Passenger space (EPA) | – | 2,832 L EPA | – |
| Performance | |||
| Top speed | – | – | 165–200 km/h |
| Torque | – | – | 141–230 Nm |
Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Wikipedia (en, de), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), US EPA fuel economy data. Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Reliability and owner reports
Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)
104 complaints for model years 1989–1993. 6 crashes · 8 fires · 8 injuries
- Transmission and drivetrain 26
- Engine 24
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 6 versions of the Hyundai Sonata Y2
United States 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989–1995(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE · (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE CLKUP · (FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE | 3.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA | 307 g/km |
| 1992–1994(FFS) (MPFI) | 2.0 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1992–1993(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE CLKUP | 2.0 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1989–1991(FFS) (MPFI) | 2.4 L | Petrol | 5-speed manual | Front-wheel drive | 21 MPG (11.2 L/100 km) EPA | 263 g/km |
| 1990–1991(FFS) (MPFI), 2MODE CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 g/km |
| 1989(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP | 2.4 L | Petrol | 4-speed automatic | Front-wheel drive | 20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA | 276 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.