Hyundai Sonata (1989–1989)
Midsize carsgas14.0 cu ft max
Trunk
13
VE SCORE
Below average Volumetric Efficiency for a midsize cars — cargo volume × EPA MPGe, ranked against class peers.
Storage spaces
trunk
secondary sourceSource: fueleconomy.gov — secondary source · community verification wanted
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Cargo dimensions
| Measurement | trunk |
|---|---|
| Cargo volume | 396 L / 14.0 cu ft[1] |
| Confidence | Secondary source |
- fueleconomy.gov · Secondary source
Last verified Oct 20, 2026. Volumes are as the source states them (US figures are usually SAE J1100); lengths are usable interior measurements. How we measure.
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Fuel economy (EPA)
| Trim | Years | Fuel | Best combined MPGe | City | Highway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FrontWD · Manual 5-spd | 1989 | Regular Gasoline | 21 | 18 | 26 |
| FrontWD · Automatic 4-spd | 1989 | Regular Gasoline | 20 | 18 | 23 |
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Midsize cars with similar VE
BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (2025–present)15.5 cu ft maxVE 14BMW Alpina B8 Gran Coupe (2022–2024)15.5 cu ft maxVE 13Cadillac Eldorado (1992–2002)15.3 cu ft maxVE 12
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