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Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008 3.3 V6vsCadillac STS 3.6 i V6

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

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Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008

3.3 V6

250 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Cadillac STS

3.6 i V6

258 hp3564 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011

Comparison overview

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Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,584 kg
    3,492 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    9.9 L/100 km
    23.8 mpg US
    28.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.0 L/100 km
    16.8 mpg US
    20.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
250hp186kW
258hp192kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
346Nm255lb-ft
Curb weight
1,584kg3,492lb
1,782kg3,929lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
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Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
66.2s99% target: 227 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
7.4s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
18.1L/100 km13mpg US15.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
15.3s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
3,564cc217cu in
Length
4,800mm189in
4,985mm196in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,957mm116in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,581mm62in
Trunk volume
523L
464L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
66L
CO2 emissions-
285g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6PowerTorque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V66,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
CadillacSTS3.6 i V66,200 rpm3,200 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
7.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
7.4 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
28.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
229 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.7 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
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
258 hp
192 kW

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6 has 8 hp more than Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 8 hp (6 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
346 Nm
255 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
1,782 kg
3,929 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)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
229 km/h
142 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)Facelift 20083.3 V67.7 s
CadillacSTS3.6 i V67.4 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 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)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 2.3 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)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
707 km
439 mi
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
541 km
336 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
258 hp
192 kW
7.4 s
229 km/h
142 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)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 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
1,475 mm
58.1 in
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 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)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h7.4 s
Top speed
229 km/h
142 mph
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 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)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 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)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
346 Nm
255 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
7.4 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
229 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
1,782 kg
3,929 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
12.2 L/100 km
19.3 mpg US
23.2 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,985 mm
196.3 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
541 km
336 mi
CO2 score
-
285 g/km
Trunk score
523 L
18.5 cu ft
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
145 hp/t
108 kW/t
6.9 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) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Is 198 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 13 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 166 km (103 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6

  • Has 8 hp more
  • Has 36 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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