Car comparison

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24VvsCadillac 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)

3.3i V6 24V

235 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2005-2008
VS

Cadillac STS

3.6 i V6

258 hp3564 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2004-2011

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Lightest
    1,571 kg
    3,463 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    150 hp/t
    112 kW/t
    6.7 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    10.1 L/100 km
    23.3 mpg US
    28.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    14.8 L/100 km
    15.9 mpg US
    19.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    693 km
    431 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.4 s
  • Most powerful
    258 hp
    192 kW
  • Highest torque
    346 Nm
    255 lb-ft
  • Best performance score
    53/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSonata V (NF)3.3i V6 24VCadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
235hp175kW
258hp192kW
Torque
304Nm224lb-ft
346Nm255lb-ft
Curb weight
1,571kg3,463lb
1,782kg3,929lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
-
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
229 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
74.7s99% 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
27.5s
Calculated
28.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
7.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.1L/100 km23.3mpg US28.0mpg UK
12.2L/100 km19.3mpg US23.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14.8L/100 km15.9mpg US19.1mpg 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
150hp/t112kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
145hp/t108kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
194Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
194Nm/t130lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
693km431mi
Calculated
541km336mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
3,564cc217cu in
Length
4,800mm189in
4,985mm196in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,843mm73in
Height
1,474mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,957mm116in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,596mm63in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,581mm62in
Ground clearance
160mm6in
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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) 3.3i V6 24VCadillac STS 3.6 i V6PowerTorque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 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
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)3.3i V6 24VCadillacSTS3.6 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
27.5 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)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 kW
CadillacSTS3.6 i V6
258 hp
192 kW

Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6 has 23 hp more than Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 23 hp (17 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
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)3.3i V6 24V
1,571 kg
3,463 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)3.3i V6 24V
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)3.3i V6 24V7.7 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) 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
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) 3.3i V6 24V and Cadillac STS 3.6 i V6: 2.1 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
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)3.3i V6 24V
693 km
431 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)3.3i V6 24V
235 hp
175 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)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
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)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
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) 3.3i V6 24V 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
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)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
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)3.3i V6 24VCadillacSTS3.6 i V6
Power
235 hp
175 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
304 Nm
224 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
1,571 kg
3,463 lb
1,782 kg
3,929 lb
Fuel consumption
10.1 L/100 km
23.3 mpg US
28.0 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
1,474 mm
58.0 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
693 km
431 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
150 hp/t
112 kW/t
6.7 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) 3.3i V6 24VCadillac STS 3.6 i V6
Consumption10.1 L/100 km23.3 mpg US28 mpg UK12.2 L/100 km19.3 mpg US23.2 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.68 LC100 km21.35 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi28.45 LC100 mi34.36 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,515 L400 US gal333 UK gal1,830 L483 US gal403 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,651 LC/year3,203 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) 3.3i V6 24V

  • Is 211 kg lighter
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.1 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 5 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 152 km (95 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 23 hp more
  • Has 42 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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