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Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTECvsHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

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

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Honda Accord VIII · Facelift 2011

2.2 i-DTEC

180 hp2199 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedSedan2011-2012
VS

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF)

2.4 GDI

201 hp2359 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC

  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph Unrestricted
    220 km/h
    137 mph Restricted
  • Highest torque
    380 Nm
    280 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.6 L/100 km
    42.0 mpg US
    50.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    7.1 L/100 km
    33.1 mpg US
    39.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.8 L/100 km
    49.0 mpg US
    58.9 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,161 km
    721 mi
  • Best overall score
    56/100
  • Best performance score
    48/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.5 s
  • Most powerful
    201 hp
    150 kW
  • Lightest
    1,458 kg
    3,214 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    138 hp/t
    103 kW/t
    7.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTECHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
180hp134kW
201hp150kW
Torque
380Nm280lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,575kg3,472lb
1,458kg3,214lb
Gross weight-
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
79.4s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.7s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
33.5s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
8.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.6L/100 km42mpg US50.4mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.8L/100 km49mpg US58.9mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.3s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
114hp/t85kW/t52hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
241Nm/t161lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,161km721mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,199cc134cu in
2,359cc144cu in
Length
4,725mm186in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,840mm72in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,440mm57in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,705mm106in
2,795mm110in
Front track-
1,597mm63in
Rear track-
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
464L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
65L
70L
CO2 emissions-
191g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTECHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDIPowerTorque
  • Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC4,000 rpm2,000-2,750 rpm4,250 rpm
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI6,300 rpm4,250 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTECHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
8.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
33.5 s
33.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.9 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.4 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.9 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.3 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
148 km/h
92 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
180 hp
134 kW
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI has 21 hp more than Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC.

The biggest power difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 21 hp (16 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
1,458 kg
3,214 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC8.7 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI and Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 2.4 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.7 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
1,161 km
721 mi
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
180 hp
134 kW
8.7 s
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h8.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.7 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.5 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
HondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTEC
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaAccord VIIIFacelift 20112.2 i-DTECHyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
230 km/h143 mph
Restricted
220 km/h137 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,575 kg
3,472 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
Fuel consumption
5.6 L/100 km
42.0 mpg US
50.4 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
464 L
16.4 cu ft
Length
4,725 mm
186.0 in
Height
1,440 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
1,161 km
721 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
-
191 g/km
Trunk score
464 L
16.4 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
114 hp/t
85 kW/t
8.8 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 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
VehicleHonda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTECHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI
Consumption5.6 L/100 km42 mpg US50.4 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.80 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.77 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used840 L222 US gal185 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,470 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Accord VIII Facelift 2011 2.2 i-DTEC

  • Has 130 Nm more
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.4 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 286 km (178 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Has 21 hp more
  • Is 117 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 24 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 59 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed

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