Sonata 2.5 GDI Base vs Corolla 1.5L XLI Comparison
Car Information
Engine / Motor
194
/
/
3
Dimensions
5 Seater
5 Seater
2035
/
4
4
4910
4630
1860
1780
1445
1435
2840
/
/
15
Fuel Economy
16.6
19.3
/
47
Comfort
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Interior
/
Fabric
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Safety
/
Driver Airbag, Front Passenger Airbag, Front Side Airbags.
/
✓
Infotainment
/
8
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
/
4
Transmission
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) With 10 Speed Manual Sequential Mode
Chassis & Steering
MacPherson Strut Type
/
Multi-Link Type
/
/
Front Drive
Wheels/brakes
Ventilated disc, 1-pot caliper
/
Solid disc, 1-pot caliper
/
/
✓
/
195/65 R15
/
195/65 R15
Key Spec
2.0 L - 2.5 L
1.2 L - 2.0 L
171 BHP - 245 BHP
116 BHP - 168
Automatic
Automatic & Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) With 10 Speed Manual Sequential Mode & CVT & Electronic Continuous Variable Transmission (E-CVT)
Gasoline & Hybrid & Petrol
Gasoline & Hybrid & Petrol
TBD
TBD
5 Seater
5 - 5
Engine
2.5 L
1.5 L
Gasoline
Gasoline
/
119 BHP
/
148
Exterior
/
✓
/
✓
/
Halogen
/
✓
/
✓
/
✓
Technologies
/
✓
Comparison of configuration highlights
Sonata 2.5 GDI Base
Corolla 1.5L XLI
- Audio Controls on Steering Wheel
- Keyless Entry
- Parking sensor rear
- Rear Camera
- Number of Airbags
- Door Mirrors with Side Turn Signal
Review Comparison
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
Positive
- Low fuel consumption
- High reliability
- Good resale value
Negative
- Average engine performance
- Noise insulation is not perfect
- Simple interior design
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Expert / Editor Recommendation
Choose Sonata 2.5 GDI Base if you care more about price; choose Corolla 1.5L XLI if you care more about fuel economy.
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Q&A
- According to fuel consumption data, Sonata 2.5 GDI Base has a fuel consumption of 6.02, while Corolla 1.5L XLI has a fuel consumption of 5.18. Therefore, Corolla 1.5L XLI is more fuel-efficient.
- In terms of interior space, Sonata 2.5 GDI Base has a wheelbase of 2840, while Corolla 1.5L XLI has a wheelbase of No data. Generally, the model with the longer wheelbase, No data, offers more room.
- Check drive type, ground clearance and torque together. Sonata 2.5 GDI Base uses No data, while Corolla 1.5L XLI uses Front Drive.