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Sonata
1998 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
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1998
Make
Hyundai
Model
Sonata
Body Style
Sedan
Generation
EF
Seats
5
Doors
4
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
FWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
2.5 V6
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
160 hp
Power (kW)
118 kW
Torque
230 Nm (170 lb-ft)
Top speed
200 km/h
(124 mph)
0–60 mph
8.1 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h
8.5 seconds
Displacement
2,493 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,710 mm
(185.4 in)
Width
1,818 mm
(71.6 in)
Height
1,410 mm
(55.5 in)
Wheelbase
2,700 mm
(106.3 in)
Curb weight
1,311 kg
(2,890 lb)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
6,000 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
3,750 rpm
Engine Fluids
Engine Oil, Volume
4 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
84 mm
(3.3 in)
Stroke
75 mm
(3.0 in)
Compression Ratio
10 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Synchronization
Timing Belt
Service Intervals
Timing Interval
90,000 km / 6 years
Air Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Fuel Filter
60,000 km / 4 years
Spark Plug
90,000 km / 6 years
Brake Fluid
30,000 km / 2 years
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Engine Coolant
45,000 km / 3 years
Interior Filter
30,000 km / 2 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
5-speed
Brakes
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Fuel
General
Tank Volume
65 litres
Fuel Consumption NEDC
City
13.5 – 14.3 litres / 100 km
Highway
7.4 – 7.6 litres / 100 km
Combined
9.7 – 10 litres / 100 km
Emission NEDC
CO₂, Combined
232 – 239 g/km
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,540 mm
(60.6 in)
Track, Rear
1,520 mm
(59.8 in)
Turning Circle
11.6 m
Ground Clearance
170 mm
(6.7 in)
Weight
Gross Weight
1,910 kg
(4,211 lb)
Max Trailer Load, braked 12%
1,700 kg
(3,748 lb)
Max Trailer Load, unbraked
750 kg
(1,653 lb)
Cargo Capacity
599 kg
(1,321 lb)
Max Roof Load
100 kg
(220 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Sedan
Platform
Hyundai-Kia Platforms
Y Platform (Y4)
Equipment
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Window Lifts, Rear
Powered
Other Equipment
Sunroof
Optional
Normal Roof
Yes
Lights
Fog Lights
Yes
Fog Lights
Front
Yes
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
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Tachometer
Analogue
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
396 litres
Depth
1,040 mm
(40.9 in)
Seats
Second Seat Row
Collapsible
Yes
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Keyless Start
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Safety & Security
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Other Features
Immobiliser
Yes
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Safety Testing
General
Test Year
2000
Overall Score
9.8
ANCAP Safety Rating
2
Adult Occupant
Frontal Offset
0
Side Impact
9.8
Whiplash Protection (Assessment)
Not Assessed
Pedestrian
Protection (Assessment)
Not Assessed
Safety Assist
Seat Belt Reminders
0
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
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
Medium Car
European Segment
D-Segment
Car.info Classification
Large Family Car
Sonata
Model
2 variants
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
8.9
Body
Sedan
Variant
Sonata Standard
1985–2026
Sonata Sedan Generations
6 of 14
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EF
1998–2002
Year
1998
Powertrain
2.5 V6
Horsepower
160 hp
Drivetrain
FWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline
SedanSedan
FWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 5-speed
Gasoline