Corolla 1.5L XLI Executive vs Sonata 2.5 GDI Base Comparison
Car Information
Engine / Motor
3
/
/
194
Dimensions
5 Seater
5 Seater
16
/
4
4
4630
4910
1780
1860
1435
1445
/
2035
/
2840
Fuel Economy
18.6
16.6
47
/
Comfort
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
Smart Key
/
Interior
Fabric
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
Safety
Driver Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags.
/
✓
/
✓
/
Infotainment
8
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
4
/
Transmission
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) With 10 Speed Manual Sequential Mode
Automatic
Chassis & Steering
Front Drive
/
/
MacPherson Strut Type
/
Multi-Link Type
Wheels/brakes
✓
/
205/55 R16
/
205/55 R16
/
/
Ventilated disc, 1-pot caliper
/
Solid disc, 1-pot caliper
Key Spec
1.2 L - 2.0 L
1.6 L - 2.5 L
116 BHP - 168
150 BHP - 290 BHP
Automatic & Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) With 10 Speed Manual Sequential Mode & CVT & Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (E-CVT)
Automatic & Wet-DCT
Gasoline & Hybrid & Petrol
Gasoline & Hybrid & Petrol
TBD
TBD
5 - 5
5 Seater
Exterior
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
Halogen
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
Engine
1.5 L
2.5 L
Gasoline
Gasoline
119 BHP
/
148
/
Technologies
✓
/
Comparison of configuration highlights
Corolla 1.5L XLI Executive
- Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry
- Parking sensor rear
- Parking sensor front
- Rear Camera
- Remote key types
- Number of Airbags
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
- Parking Sensors - Front and Rear
Sonata 2.5 GDI Base
Review Comparison
Positive
- Low fuel consumption
- High reliability
- Good resale value
Negative
- Average engine performance
- Noise insulation is not perfect
- Simple interior design
Positive
- Modern and attractive design
- Advanced safety technology and systems
- Excellent driving comfort
Negative
- Higher fuel consumption than competitors
- The weight of the car is a little heavy
- Luggage compartment storage capacity is limited
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Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Corolla 1.5L XLI Executive if you care more about fuel economy; choose Sonata 2.5 GDI Base if you care more about price.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Corolla 1.5L XLI Executive has a fuel consumption of 5.38, while Sonata 2.5 GDI Base has a fuel consumption of 6.02. Therefore, Corolla 1.5L XLI Executive is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Corolla 1.5L XLI Executive has a wheelbase of No data, while Sonata 2.5 GDI Base has a wheelbase of 2840. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, No data, offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Corolla 1.5L XLI Executive uses Front Drive, while Sonata 2.5 GDI Base uses No data.