1997 Hyundai Sonata Base 5MT
The 1997 Hyundai Sonata Base 5MT is a 137-hp inline-4 with a 5-speed manual and front-wheel drive. It starts at $15,164 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 137 horsepower. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 19 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Sonata measures 185.0 inches long on a 106.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,935 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $15,164 ($30,706 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Sirius G4CP 2.0L DOHC inline-4, MPI, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 137 hp |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, 16-valve |
| Bore and Stroke | 85 x 88 |
| Injection Type | Multi-point fuel injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 19 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 185 in |
| Width | 69.7 in |
| Height | 55.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 13.2 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,935 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.5 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.7 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.3 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36.6 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars