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1996 Hyundai Sonata
South Korea
Gasoline
FWD
Sedan
Updated Aug 24, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1996
Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
Y3 Facelift
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
3.0 Automatic
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
146 hp
Power (kW)
107 kW
Torque
231 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed
185 km/h
(115 mph)
0–60 mph
9.6 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
10.1 seconds
Displacement
Dimensions
Length
4,700 mm
(185.0 in)
Width
1,770 mm
(69.7 in)
Height
1,405 mm
(55.3 in)
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
(106.3 in)
Curb weight
1,343 kg
(2,961 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
2,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
10W-30
10W-40
2,972 cc
Engine Oil, Volume
4.3 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
91.1 mm
(3.6 in)
Stroke
76 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
8.9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
65 litres
General › Fuel Cap Position
Rear
Left
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
16.8 litres / 100 km
Highway
8.8 litres / 100 km
Combined
11.7 litres / 100 km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,515 mm
(59.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,500 mm
(59.1 in)
Turning Circle
10.6 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Weight
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Hyundai-Kia Platforms
Y Platform (Y3)
Equipment
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Front Seats
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Identification
VIN Location
Engine Compartment, Bulkhead
Centre
Pillar
A-Pillar, Left
Car Classification
American Classification
Mid-Size Car
British Classification
Large Family Car
Australian Classification
Gross Weight
1,910 kg
(4,211 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,600 kg
(3,527 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
567 kg
(1,250 lb)
Max Roof Load
70 kg
(154 lb)
Rims & Tires
Number of Bolts
4 pcs
Bolt Distance
114.3
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
67.1
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Yes
Seats
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Manual
Backrest Angle
Manual
Headrest, Height
Manual
Second Seat Row
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
373 litres
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Number of Seats
3
Type of Seat
Adult
Hyundai
360 vehicles
Sonata
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Sonata Standard
1985–2026
Sonata Sedan Generations
5 of 14
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Y3 Facelift
1996–1998
Year
1996
Powertrain
3.0 Automatic
Horsepower
146 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic, 4-speed
Gasoline
Sedan
FWD
Gasoline
