2026 Hyundai Sonata 2.5L Fleet vs 2025 Dongfeng Shine Max E3
Compare price, specifications, performance, dimensions and safety side by side, using the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
Key differences at a glance
Hyundai Sonata vs Dongfeng Shine Max, on the manufacturers' published UAE figures.
- PriceHyundai Sonata: AED 86,714Dongfeng Shine Max: AED 87,200Hyundai Sonata is AED 486 cheaper (1%).
- PowerHyundai Sonata: 194 hpDongfeng Shine Max: 190 hpHyundai Sonata makes 4 hp more.
- TorqueHyundai Sonata: 246 NmDongfeng Shine Max: 300 NmDongfeng Shine Max makes 54 Nm more.
- Fuel economyHyundai Sonata: 13.2 km/LDongfeng Shine Max: 16.1 km/LDongfeng Shine Max goes 2.9 km further per litre.
- LengthHyundai Sonata: 4900 mmDongfeng Shine Max: 4797 mmHyundai Sonata is 103 mm longer.
- SeatingHyundai Sonata: 5 SeaterDongfeng Shine Max: 5 SeaterBoth seat the same number.
- Boot spaceHyundai Sonata: 453 LDongfeng Shine Max: 506 LDongfeng Shine Max carries 53 L more.
Which is better in the UAE: Hyundai Sonata or Dongfeng Shine Max?
On the manufacturers' published UAE figures: Hyundai Sonata is AED 486 cheaper (1%). Hyundai Sonata makes 4 hp more. Dongfeng Shine Max goes 2.9 km further per litre. Both seat the same number. Which suits you depends on what you are optimising for — CarPrices.ae publishes the figures rather than a recommendation.
Hyundai
Sonata 2.5L Fleet
AED 86,714*
Dongfeng
Shine Max E3
AED 87,200*
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Engine
No. Of Cylinders
Displacement (cc)
Power (hp)
Peak Torque (Nm)
Fuel Type
4.0
2000
194
246
Petrol
4.0
1500
190
300
Petrol
No. Of Cylinders
4.0
4.0
Displacement (cc)
2000
1500
Power (hp)
194
190
Peak Torque (Nm)
246
300
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Transmission
Drive
Transmission Type
No. of Gears
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
6-speed
Front Wheel Drive
Automatic
7-speed
Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
No. of Gears
6-speed
7-speed
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Tank Size (L)
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
-
13.2
50.0
16.1
Fuel Tank Size (L)
-
50.0
Fuel Consumption (kmpl)
13.2
16.1
Performance
0 to 100 (s)
Top Speed (km/h)
11.5
200
11.5
240
0 to 100 (s)
11.5
11.5
Top Speed (km/h)
200
240
Electric/Alternative Fuel
Motor Type
No. of Motors
Battery Capacity (kWh)
Charging Time
Battery Warranty
Range (km)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Motor Type
-
-
No. of Motors
-
-
Battery Capacity (kWh)
-
-
Charging Time
-
-
Battery Warranty
-
-
Range (km)
-
-
Dimension
Body Type
No. Of Doors
Length (mm)
Width (mm)
Height (mm)
Wheelbase (mm)
Weight (kg)
Front Tyres
Rear Tyres
Cargo Space (L)
-
4
4900
1860
1445
2840
1980
215/55 R17
215/55 R17
453
-
4
4797
1870
1475
2770
-
215/50 R17
215/50 R17
506.0
Body Type
-
-
No. Of Doors
4
4
Length (mm)
4900
4797
Width (mm)
1860
1870
Height (mm)
1445
1475
Wheelbase (mm)
2840
2770
Weight (kg)
1980
-
Front Tyres
215/55 R17
215/50 R17
Rear Tyres
215/55 R17
215/50 R17
Cargo Space (L)
453
506.0
Interior
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
5 Seater
5 Seater
Leather Interior
Fabric Interior
Rear Seat Entertainment
Seat Cooling
Climate Control
Seating Capacity
5 Seater
5 Seater
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Safety
Front Brake
Rear Brake
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist
Disc
Disc
Disc
Disc
Front Brake
Disc
Disc
Rear Brake
Disc
Disc
Front Airbags
Rear Airbags
Side Airbags
Front Park Assist
Rear Park Assist
Rear Parking Camera
360 Parking Camera
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
ABS
Front Airbags
Lane Change Assist