508 vs Sonata
Peugeot · Hyundai
1/4 Mile winner
Sonata
Beats the 508 by 0.01s
The verdict
In a quarter-mile drag race, the Sonata beats the 508 by a hair, finishing 0.01 seconds ahead. It's tight on paper, but our simulator gives the edge to the Sonata thanks to a slightly better power-to-weight balance.
Spec head-to-head
Power
180 hp
191 hp
0–100 km/h
8s
8s
Top speed
235 km/h
240 km/h
Engine
Inline-4
2.5L Inline-4
Fuel
Petrol
Hybrid
Torque
300 Nm
250 Nm
Price
$35,500
$25,000
Simulated race times
Distance
508
Sonata
100 m
7.202s
7.213s
1/8 mile
10.576s
10.582s
1/4 mile
15.742s
15.729s
1 km
27.623s
27.518s
Acceleration curves
Who should buy which?
Price: Sonata is $25,000 vs $35,500 for the 508 — a $10,500 gap. Power: Sonata makes 11 hp more (180 vs 191). Top speed: Sonata runs to 240 km/h, 5 km/h higher than 508.
FAQ
Which is faster, the 508 or the Sonata?
In our simulated 1/4 mile drag race, the Sonata is faster, beating the 508 by 0.01 seconds.
What is the 0–100 km/h time of the 508 vs the Sonata?
The 508 hits 100 km/h in 8 seconds, while the Sonata does it in 8 seconds.
How much horsepower does each car have?
The 508 produces 180 hp; the Sonata produces 191 hp.
What are the top speeds?
The 508 tops out at 235 km/h, and the Sonata reaches 240 km/h.
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