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Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VvsAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Hyundai Sonata V (NF)

3.3i V6 24V

235 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Alpina D3 (E90)

2.0 Diesel

200 hp1995 ccDieselRWDManualTurbochargedSedan2005-2008

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Highest torque
    410 Nm
    302 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,460 kg
    3,219 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.8 L/100 km
    30.2 mpg US
    36.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.5 L/100 km
    52.3 mpg US
    62.8 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,070 km
    665 mi
  • Best performance score
    54/100
  • Best economy score
    91/100

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    235 hp
    175 kW
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
235hp175kW
200hp149kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
410Nm302lb-ft
Curb weight
1,571kg3,463lb
1,460kg3,219lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
1,980kg4,365lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
238 km/h
148 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
68.2s99% target: 236 km/h / 146 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.5s
Calculated
26.2s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg UK
7.8L/100 km30.2mpg US36.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
137hp/t102kW/t62hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
281Nm/t188lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
1,070km665mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
1,995cc122cu in
Length
4,800mm189in
4,545mm179in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,817mm72in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,413mm56in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,760mm109in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,500mm59in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,513mm60in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
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Trunk volume
523L
450L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
61L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 DieselPowerTorque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V6,000 rpm3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel4,000 rpm2,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.5 s
26.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
238 km/h
148 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
6.9 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
15.3 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
158 km/h
98 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V has 35 hp more than Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel.

The biggest power difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 35 hp (26 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
410 Nm
302 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,460 kg
3,219 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
238 km/h
148 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V7.7 s
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel7.4 s

Although Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V has more power, Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: 4.4 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
693 km
431 mi
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
1,070 km
665 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
200 hp
149 kW
7.4 s
238 km/h
148 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
Power
235 hp
175 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
200 hp
149 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
238 km/h
148 mph
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
7.7 s
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
7.4 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24V
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
AlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VAlpinaD3 (E90)2.0 Diesel
Power
235 hp
175 kW
200 hp
149 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 lb-ft
410 Nm
302 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
238 km/h
148 mph
Lightness
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
1,460 kg
3,219 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 mpg UK
5.7 L/100 km
41.3 mpg US
49.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,474 mm
58.0 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,545 mm
178.9 in
Height
1,413 mm
55.6 in
Range score
693 km
431 mi
1,070 km
665 mi
Trunk score
523 L
18.5 cu ft
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 kg/hp
137 hp/t
102 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VAlpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK5.7 L/100 km41.3 mpg US49.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km9.98 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi16.05 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal855 L226 US gal188 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year1,496 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Has 35 hp more
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Alpina D3 (E90) 2.0 Diesel

  • Has 106 Nm more
  • Is 111 kg lighter
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 4.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 377 km (234 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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