Specs - 1998 Hyundai Sonata Technical Specifications
| Brakes | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Brake ABS System | | | |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | | Yes | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | 10.12 x .87 | 10.12 x .87 | 10.12 x .87 |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) | | 10.24 x .47 | 10.24 x .47 |
| Cargo Area Dimensions | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Trunk Volume (ft³) | 13.2 | 13.2 | 13.2 |
| Engine | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Displacement | 2.0L/122 | 3.0L/181 | 3.0L/181 |
| Engine Type | Gas I4 | Gas V6 | Gas V6 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 137 @ 6000 | 142 @ 5000 | 142 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 129 @ 4000 | 168 @ 2500 | 168 @ 2500 |
| Exterior Dimensions | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Height, Overall (in) | 55.3 | 55.3 | 55.3 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 185.0 | 185.0 | 185.0 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) | 6.34 | 6.34 | 6.34 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 106.3 | 106.3 | 106.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 69.7 | 69.7 | 69.7 |
| Fuel Tank | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 17.2 | 17.2 | 17.2 |
| Steering | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | 3.06 | 3.06 | 3.06 |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) | 34.6 | 34.6 | 34.6 |
| Suspension | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Suspension Type - Front | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent | Independent | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Multi-Link | Multi-Link | Multi-Link |
| Tires | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Front Tire Size | P195/70R14 | P195/70R14 | P205/60HR15 |
| Rear Tire Size | P195/70R14 | P195/70R14 | P205/60HR15 |
| Transmission | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual w/OD | Automatic w/OD, | Automatic w/OD, |
| Trans Type | 5 | 4 | 4 |
| Vehicle | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Front Head Room (in) | 38.5 | 38.5 | 38.5 |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.3 | 43.3 | 43.3 |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 58.2 | 58.2 | 58.2 |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) | 101.3 | 101.3 | 101.3 |
| Second Head Room (in) | 37.7 | 37.7 | 37.7 |
| Second Leg Room (in) | 36.6 | 36.6 | 36.6 |
| Second Shoulder Room (in) | 56.4 | 56.4 | 56.4 |
| Weight Information | BASE | GL | GLS |
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| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 2935 | 3072 | 3072 |