Hyundai Sonata BHP
The Hyundai Sonata has different horsepower outputs depending on the engine, generation and model year. The 2007 Hyundai Sonata CRTD produces 138 BHP, while the 2006 Hyundai Sonata V6 produces 232 BHP. Compare recorded specifications below or enter your registration to find your exact vehicle.
5 recorded variants, from 136–232 BHP.
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Popular Hyundai Sonata BHP Figures
Recent recorded variants with different engines. Figures are rounded to the nearest whole BHP.
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | BHP |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata CRTD Auto | 2007 | 1,991 cc | Diesel | 138 BHP |
| Sonata V6 Auto | 2006 | 3,342 cc | Petrol | 232 BHP |
| Sonata CDX Auto | 2005 | 2,359 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP |
| Sonata CDX Auto | 2003 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 136 BHP |
Engines and recorded BHP
Grouped by engine size and fuel. A range means those records do not share one horsepower figure.
| Engine | Fuel | Years | Recorded BHP | Torque | Variants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,997 cc | Petrol | 2003 | 136 BHP | 180.4 Nm | 1 |
| 1,991 cc | Diesel | 2006–2007 | 138 BHP | 304 Nm | 2 |
| 2,359 cc | Petrol | 2005 | 160 BHP | 219 Nm | 1 |
| 3,342 cc | Petrol | 2006 | 232 BHP | 304.1 Nm | 1 |
Variants by year
| Model | Year | Engine | Fuel | Horsepower | PS | Torque | Kilowatt | 0-60 mph | Top speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonata CRTD Auto | 2007 | 1,991 cc | Diesel | 138 BHP | 140 PS | 304 Nm | 103 kW | 124 mph | |
| Sonata CRTD Auto | 2006 | 1,991 cc | Diesel | 138 BHP | 140 PS | 304 Nm | 103 kW | 11.6 sec | 124 mph |
| Sonata V6 Auto | 2006 | 3,342 cc | Petrol | 232 BHP | 235.2 PS | 304.1 Nm | 173 kW | 143 mph | |
| Sonata CDX Auto | 2005 | 2,359 cc | Petrol | 160 BHP | 161.8 PS | 219 Nm | 119 kW | 10.4 sec | 126 mph |
| Sonata CDX Auto | 2003 | 1,997 cc | Petrol | 136 BHP | 137.9 PS | 180.4 Nm | 101.4 kW | 118 mph |
Hyundai Sonata BHP questions
What is the BHP of a Hyundai Sonata?
Recorded horsepower for the Hyundai Sonata is 136–232 BHP across 5 variants. That is the same range as the table, including rows on later pages.
Which Hyundai Sonata engine has the highest BHP?
The highest output among recorded engines is 232 BHP, from the 3,342 cc Petrol.
Which Hyundai Sonata year has the highest recorded BHP?
The highest figure in a single model year is 232 BHP, recorded for 2006.
What torque is recorded for the Hyundai Sonata?
Recorded torque is 180.4–304.1 Nm on the 5 variants that include it.