1997 Hyundai Sonata Specifications

4-Door Sedan Automatic
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan Automatic
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/27 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name 4dr Sdn Auto
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic transmission w/OD, lock-up torque converter, dual mode selector

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 2966
Interior Dimensions
Second Head Room (in) 37.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.2
Second Hip Room (in) 57.1
Front Head Room (in) 38.5
Second Leg Room (in) 36.6
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) 57.9
Front Leg Room (in) 43.3
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.4
Passenger Volume (ft³) 101.3
Exterior Dimensions
Min Ground Clearance (in) 6.3
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 69.7
Liftover Height (in) 27.1
Wheelbase (in) 106.3
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.1
Height, Overall (in) 55.3
Length, Overall (in) 185.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 13.2

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 17.2
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 27

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 137 @ 6000
Displacement 2.0L/122
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 129 @ 4000
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas I4
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.488
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.176
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 2.551
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.685
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 4.007
Trans Order Code NA
Brakes
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 10.12 x .87
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) 9.0 x 1.7
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) NA
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Brake ABS System NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.06
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 34.6
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.7
Tires
Rear Tire Size P195/70R14
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P195/70R14
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Steel
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Front Wheel Material Steel
Rear Wheel Size (in) 14 x 5
Suspension
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Macpherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear Independent

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS No
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps No
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger dual airbag supplemental restraint...
3-point color-keyed non-passive front seat belts w/height...
3-point color-keyed outboard rear seat belts
2-point color-keyed center rear lap belt
Rear child safety door locks

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 36,000
Basic Years 3
Corrosion Miles/km 100,000
Corrosion Years 5
Drivetrain Miles/km 60,000
Drivetrain Years 5

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 11.6
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 550
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 75
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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