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Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6vsHyundai 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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Saturn Aura XR

3.6 V6

252 hp3564 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2006-2009
VS

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008

3.3 V6

250 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009

Comparison overview

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Best choices

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    6.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    250 km/h
    155 mph Unrestricted
    240 km/h
    149 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    252 hp
    188 kW
  • Highest torque
    340 Nm
    251 lb-ft
  • Lowest city consumption
    13.1 L/100 km
    18.0 mpg US
    21.6 mpg UK
  • Best overall score
    63/100
  • Best performance score
    59/100

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 highway consumption
    7.4 L/100 km
    31.8 mpg US
    38.2 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best economy score
    80/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSaturnAura XR3.6 V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
252hp188kW
250hp186kW
Torque
340Nm251lb-ft
310Nm229lb-ft
Curb weight
1,655kg3,649lb
1,584kg3,492lb
Gross weight-
2,130kg4,696lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
60.9s99% target: 248 km/h / 154 mph
Calculated
73.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
6.2s
7.7s
0-200 km/h
20.4s
Calculated
27.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.9s
Calculated
7.3s
Calculated
Fuel consumption-
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
13.1L/100 km18mpg US21.6mpg UK
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
8.7L/100 km27mpg US32.5mpg UK
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
14.2s
Calculated
15.5s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t114kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
205Nm/t137lb-ft/ton
Calculated
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range-
707km439mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,564cc217cu in
3,342cc204cu in
Length
4,851mm191in
4,800mm189in
Width
1,786mm70in
1,832mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,475mm58in
Wheelbase
2,852mm112in
2,730mm107in
Front track
1,523mm60in
1,565mm62in
Rear track
1,533mm60in
1,550mm61in
Trunk volume
445L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
70L

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6PowerTorque
  • Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66,300 rpm3,200 rpm6,550 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
MetricSaturnAura XR3.6 V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.9 s
7.3 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
6.2 s
7.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.4 s
27.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.8 s
330 ft
101 m
6.4 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.4 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.0 s
13.2 s
1/4 mile
402 m
14.2 s
15.5 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
156 km/h
97 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 has 2 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 Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
340 Nm
251 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
1,655 kg
3,649 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V66.2 s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V67.7 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6 and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 1.5 s.

Power-to-weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
252 hp
188 kW
6.2 s
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 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
SaturnAura XR3.6 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
0-100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSaturnAura XR3.6 V6HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
252 hp
188 kW
250 hp
186 kW
Torque
340 Nm
251 lb-ft
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
Acceleration
6.2 s
7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
250 km/h155 mph
Restricted
240 km/h149 mph
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Lightness
1,655 kg
3,649 lb
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
Fuel consumption
-
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
445 L
15.7 cu ft
Length
4,851 mm
191.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 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
-
707 km
439 mi
Trunk score
445 L
15.7 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
114 kW/t
6.6 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
VehicleHyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Saturn Aura XR 3.6 V6

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 30 Nm more
  • Is 1.5 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed

Pros

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

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Is 71 kg lighter
  • Has 6 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 78 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

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

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