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Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VvsHyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

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

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Kia Opirus

3.8 i V6 24V

266 hp3778 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2007-2010
VS

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008

3.3 V6

250 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.5 s
  • Fastest top speed
    245 km/h
    152 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    266 hp
    198 kW
  • Highest torque
    353 Nm
    260 lb-ft
  • Best overall score
    62/100
  • Best performance score
    55/100
  • Best practicality score
    78/100

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • 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
  • Best estimated range
    707 km
    439 mi
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24VHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
266hp198kW
250hp186kW
Torque
353Nm260lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,825kg4,023lb
1,584kg3,492lb
Gross weight
2,270kg5,004lb
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
74.0s99% target: 243 km/h / 151 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.5s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
25.8s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.2s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
10.9L/100 km21.6mpg US25.9mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city-
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway-
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.3s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
146hp/t109kW/t66hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
193Nm/t129lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
642km399mi
Calculated
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,778cc231cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,970mm196in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,850mm73in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,486mm59in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,800mm110in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,585mm62in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,590mm63in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume-
523L
Max trunk volume
450L
-
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VHyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6PowerTorque
  • Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V6,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V66,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24VHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.2 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.5 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
25.8 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.2 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.3 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
158 km/h
98 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V has 16 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 Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 16 hp (12 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
1,584 kg
3,492 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V7.5 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 and Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V: 1.0 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
642 km
399 mi
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
707 km
439 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
266 hp
198 kW
7.5 s
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
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

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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
Power
266 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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

Kia Opirus 3.8 i 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
7.5 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.7 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
KiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24V
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleKiaOpirus3.8 i V6 24VHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
266 hp
198 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
353 Nm
260 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.5 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
245 km/h152 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,825 kg
4,023 lb
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
Fuel consumption
10.9 L/100 km
21.6 mpg US
25.9 mpg UK
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
450 L
15.9 cu ft
Length
4,970 mm
195.7 in
Height
1,486 mm
58.5 in
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
Range score
642 km
399 mi
707 km
439 mi
Trunk score
450 L
15.9 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
146 hp/t
109 kW/t
6.9 kg/hp
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 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
VehicleKia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24VHyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6
Consumption10.9 L/100 km21.6 mpg US25.9 mpg UK9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km19.08 LC100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi30.70 LC100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,635 L432 US gal360 UK gal1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,861 LC/year2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Kia Opirus 3.8 i V6 24V

  • Has 16 hp more
  • Has 43 Nm more
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 5 km/h (3 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Is 241 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 12 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 65 km (40 mi) more estimated range
  • Has 73 L more trunk volume

Pros

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

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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