Choosing between these two executive sedan (Accord or Sonata) is quite time consuming due to the specification sheet and price range in Malaysia are quite similar. This two 2014 / 2015 sedan are the top executive sedan in japan and Korea. So for brand minded people, maybe it is not hard for them to make decision without scanning the spec sheet and do a self test drive review.
CAR MODEL :
HONDA ACCORD 2.0 VS HYUNDAI SONATA 2.0 2014 / 2015
Here are some of our simple and short review about the two sedan. Our best choice is the new Hyundai Sonata 2015 in this comparison due to the more stylish exterior and nicer to drive in the cabin. The Accord lose much on the exterior because its exterior front looks quite similar with the current civic however it is still a fun car to drive.
Accord VS Sonata
ENGINE : 2.0 liter, 4 cylinder
TRANSMISSION : Auto
POWER BHP : 155 vs 154
TORQUE NM : 190 & 194
PRICE : from RM140K
MONTHLY INSTALLMENT : RM1500 per month
5 STAR POINT RATING
5 =(Very good)
4 = (Good)
3 = (Normal)
2 = (Quite bad)
1 = (worst)
EXTERIOR REVIEW
ACCORD VS SONATA
1) Front bumper : 3 vs 5
2) Headlamp : 4 vs 5
3) Rear bumper : 4 vs 5
4) Tail lamp : 4 vs 5
5) Side view : 4 vs 4
6) Sport rim : 4 vs 4
7) Front grille : 3 vs 5
8) Body kit & skirting : 3 vs 5
INTERIOR REVIEW
ACCORD VS SONATA
1) Seat comfort : 5 vs 5
2) Dashboard : 5 vs 5
3) Speedometer : 4 vs 5
4) Window : 5 vs 5
5) Leg room space : 5 vs 5
6) Head room space : 5 vs 5
7) Width shoulder space : 5 vs 5
8) Audio speaker sound quality : 4 vs 4
9) Audio multimedia player : 5 vs 4
Video of 2.4 version of all new Hyundai Sonata 2015 vs Honda Accord 2015 test drive review
EXTRA NOTE FOR BUYER AND FUTURE OWNER:
Before you buy, it is advised to make a research on the major problems, maintenance cost in RM like how much to repair or replace normally broken parts such as air cond, gearbox, window, windscreen, head lamp, bumper, wheels @ tyres @ rims, drive shaft, side mirror, radiator, alternator, ECU computer box, any sensors like MAF and ABS, Engine parts like head, cam, gasket, filter, timing belt and exhaust system.
Normal servicing costs are also important such as minor service of engine oil, air filter, oil filter, gearbox oil, coolant replacement, wheel allignment balancing, sport rim with tyre pressure check, top overhaul, brake fluid change, power steering fluid change, brake pad, brake disk and shoe.
Road tax per year based on engine Capacity and car type. Please refer JPJ or RTD official web for current tax charges.
Insurance charges normally around 0.03% out of sum insured or current car resale value.
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