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1996 Hyundai Sonata Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1996 Hyundai Sonata specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1996 Hyundai Sonata Research

1996 Hyundai Sonata

Resale Value:N/A
Transmissions: 0-Speed Automatic; 4-Speed Manual; 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrains: Front Wheel Drive

1996 Hyundai Sonata Specs

Performance & Efficiency Hide
1,997 cc 2 liters 4 in-line front transverse engine with 85 mm bore, 88 mm stroke, 9 compression ratio, cast iron block, light alloy head, double overhead cam, automatic valve adjustment and four valves per cylinder
Unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 8.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 65 liter fuel tank
Power: 102 kW , 137 HP @ 6,000 rpm; 129 ft lb @ 4,000 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
4.322:1 axle ratio
Two disc brakes including two ventilated discs
Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
Strut front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with coil springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Body color narrow body side molding
Front and rear body color impact absorbing bumpers with colored insert
Chrome/bright trim around side windows
Driver and passenger internally adjustable black door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,699, overall width (mm): 1,770, overall height (mm): 1,405, wheelbase (mm): 2,700, front track (mm): 1,514, rear track (mm): 1,501 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 10,546
Conventional lens halogen bulb single headlights
Gloss paint , black paint
Fixed rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: curb weight (kg) 1,299
Two-speed windshield wipers with W/S wiper mist setting and variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
CFC free liquid air conditioning
Fixed mast antenna
Front illuminated ashtray , rear ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection: code
Stereo audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 374 and all seats in place (liters): 374
Front seats illuminated cigar lighter
Digital clock
Dashboard and floor full console with open storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights with four switches
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Door pockets/bins for driver seat and passenger seat
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Bucket seat , bucket seat
3-point reel height adjustable front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Lockable illuminated glove compartment with lid
Height adjustable head restraints on front seats , head restraints on rear seats
Illuminated entry system on interior and ignition key surround
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 978, rear headroom (mm): 958, front hip room (mm): 1,471, rear hip room (mm): 1,450, front leg room (mm): 1,100, rear leg room (mm): 930, front shoulder room (mm): 1,478, rear shoulder room (mm): 1,433 and interior volume (liters): 2,868
Low fuel level warning
Power steering
3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side , 3-point reel rear seat belts on passenger side , lap static rear seat belts on center side
Bench fixed three rear seats
Rear view mirror
Mechanical remote fuel filler door release
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Cloth seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: five seats
Four speakers
Plastic steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger vanity mirror
Ventilation system with push button heater controls, four fan speeds and recirculation setting