2016 Hyundai Sonata Base Auto
The 2016 Hyundai Sonata Base Auto is a 185-hp inline-4 with a 6-speed automatic and front-wheel drive. It starts at $21,600 MSRP and is rated at 29 mpg combined.
It makes 185 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 178 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 25 mpg city and 36 mpg highway (29 mpg combined).
The Sonata measures 191.1 inches long on a 110.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,250 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $21,600 ($29,250 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $22,485 ($30,448 *) |
| Destination Charge | $885 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Theta II G4KJ 2.4L GDI DOHC inline-4 with E-CVVT, naturally aspirated |
| Horsepower | 185 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 178 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 16-valve with Dual-CVVT (Electronic intake CVVT) |
| Bore and Stroke | 88.0 x 97.0 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Injection Type | Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Front-Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-speed automatic with SHIFTRONIC |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 25 MPG |
| Highway | 36 MPG |
| Combined | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Regular unleaded |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut with coil springs, Dual Flow Damper shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar |
| Rear Suspension | Independent multi-link with coil springs, Dual Flow Damper shock absorbers, and stabilizer bar |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 6.5 in alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 6.5 in alloy |
| Tires Front | P205/65R16 |
| Tires Rear | P205/65R16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 73.4 in |
| Height | 58.1 in |
| Wheelbase | 110.4 in |
| Front Track | 63.5 in |
| Rear Track | 63.8 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 16.3 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,250 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 40.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38 in |
| Legroom Front | 45.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 35.6 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.9 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 56.5 in |
| Hip Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 56.1 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars