GAC EMPOW
GAC EMPOW
GS AT
AED 79,900
Hyundai Sonata
Hyundai Sonata
Comfort Plus
AED 114,999
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GAC EMPOW vs Hyundai Sonata Comparison

Below is the detailed Cars comparison, based on price, specifications & other features, of GAC EMPOW and Hyundai Sonata. GAC EMPOW is priced between AED 79,900 while Hyundai Sonata is priced between AED 114,999. Talking about the technical specifications, GAC EMPOW GS AT houses 1497 engine whereas Hyundai Sonata Comfort Plus engine displacement is 2497.

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Overview: EMPOW vs Sonata

Brand GAC Hyundai
SRP* AED 79,900 EMPOW Price AED 114,999 Sonata Price
Variant EMPOW GS AT Sonata Comfort Plus
User Rating 4.3 EMPOW reviews 4.7 Sonata reviews
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE Petrol Petrol Cars in UAE
Available Color(s)
Vehicle Type Sedan Sedan Cars in UAE Sedan Sedan Cars in UAE

Key Features

Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Drive Type FWD FWD
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 2497 cc
Transmission Type 7WDCT Automatic
Power 167Hp 191Hp@6100rpm
Torque 270Nm 246Nm@4000rpm
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Best Loan Offers

DP AED 20,000 Installment : AED 1,130 x 60 Months VIEW OCTOBER OFFERS DP AED 28,700 Installment : AED 1,628 x 60 Months VIEW OCTOBER OFFERS

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.3/5
3 reviews
4.7/5
9 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Provides maximum comfort and luxury

    After driving the GAC Empow, I can confidently say that it is one of the best vehicles in its segment. The combination of the 3rd gen 1.5T GDI motor...

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    G
    Gregory Jun 05, 2024
  • Well-equipped sedan that has great safety

    The Sonata sedan not just looks like a typical, stylish Hyundai from the outside, but also has a very well laid out and fully loaded cabin and plush...

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    L
    Liban Mar 31, 2025

From The Experts

Things we like
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  • Class-leading interiors
  • High performance motor house
  • Good safety features packed inside
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Things we don't like
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  • Lack of responsive steering
  • Suffers with the same-looks Hyundai syndrome!
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Engine and Transmission

Gear Box 7Speed 8 Speed
Transmission Type 7WDCT Automatic
Drive Type FWD FWD
Engine 1.5L TG 2.5L
Emission -- Yes

Performance

Engine Displacement 1497 cc 2497 cc
Power 167Hp 191Hp@6100rpm
Torque 270Nm 246Nm@4000rpm
Fuel Type Petrol Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres) 47L L 60 L
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Length 4700 mm 4910 mm
Width 1850 mm 1860 mm
Height 1432 mm 1445 mm
Wheel Base 2736 mm 2840 mm
No Of Doors 4 4
Cargo Volume -- 480 L
Front Legroom -- 1170 mm
Rear Legroom -- 885 mm
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Suspension, Steering , Brakes & Tyres

Alloy Wheel Size 16 Inch 17 Inch
Steering Type Electric Electric
Front Suspension McPherson Independent suspension --
Rear Suspension Multi-Link Beam Independent Suspension --
Tyre Size 215/60 215/55R17
Tyre Type Redial Tubeless Radial Tubeless
Rear Brake Type Disc Disc
Front Brake Type Vantilated Disc Ventilated Disc
Adjustable Steering Column -- Tilt and Telescopic
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Safety

Passenger Airbag Yes Yes
Central Locking Yes Yes
Power Door Locks Yes Yes
Driver Airbag Yes Yes
Child Safety Locks Yes Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System Yes Yes
Anti-Theft Alarm Yes --
Brake Assist Yes --
Ebd Yes --
Rear Seat Belts Yes Yes
Seat Belt Warning Yes Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts Yes Yes
Parking Sensors Rear Rear Front and Rear Front and Rear
Tyre Pressure Monitor Yes Yes
Advance Safety Feature Electronic Parking Brake Electronic Parking Brake Hill Down Assist Control, E-Call Hill Down Assist Control, E-Call
Door Ajar Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Engine Immobilizer Yes --
Electronic Stability Programe Yes Yes
ISOFIX Yes Yes
Hill Hold Assist Yes --
Rear Camera -- Yes
Lane Change Indicator -- Yes
Auto Hold -- Yes
Electric Parking Brake -- Yes
Speed Sensing Door Locks -- Yes
First Aid Kit -- Yes
Fire Extinguisher -- Yes
No Of Airbag -- 2 2
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Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner Yes Yes
Power Windows Front Yes Yes
Power Windows Rear Yes Yes
Heater Yes Yes
Adjustable Seats Yes Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat Yes Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps Yes --
Accessory Power Outlet Yes Yes
Power Steering Yes Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Foldable Rear Seat Yes --
Low Fuel Warning Light Yes Yes
Bottle Holder Yes Yes
Centre Console Armrest Yes Yes
Additional Features Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor
Automatic Climate Control -- Yes
Air Quality Control -- Yes
Rear A/C Vents -- Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button -- Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror -- Yes
Automatic Headlamps -- Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle -- Yes
Rear Seat Headrest -- Yes
Cup Holders-Front -- Yes
Usb charger -- Yes
Remote Engine Start -- Yes
Remote key -- Yes
Power Driver Seat -- Yes
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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen Yes Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity Yes Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input Yes Yes
Speakers Front Yes Yes
Voice Control Yes Yes
Apple Carplay Yes Yes
Android Auto Yes Yes
Touch Screen Size 7 Inch 7 Inch --
Numbers of Speakers 2 2 6 6
Wireless Charger Yes Yes
Additional Features Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor
FM/AM/Radio -- Yes
Navigation System -- Yes
Speakers Rear -- Yes
Portable Charging Cable -- Yes
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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights Yes Yes
Fog Lights Rear Yes --
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror Yes Yes
Alloy Wheels Yes Yes
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator Yes Yes
Integrated Antenna Yes --
Headlamp Type LED LED LED LED
LED DRL Yes Yes
Sun Roof -- Yes
Chrome Grille -- Yes
Tail Lamp Type -- LED LED
Additional Features Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor
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Interior

Digital Clock Yes Yes
Instrument Cluster Display Size -- 12.3 Inch 12.3 Inch
Additional Features Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor

Miscellaneous

Fabric Upholstery Yes --
Leather Steering Wheel Yes Yes
Digital Odometer Yes Yes
Additional Features Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Air Filter,Passive Entry Passive Start Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor Rear Seat Alert w/o Sensor
Tacho Meter -- Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter -- Yes
Leather Seats -- Yes
Spare Wheel -- Yes
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GAC EMPOW vs Hyundai Sonata FAQs

Which Car is cheaper between GAC EMPOW vs Hyundai Sonata?

EMPOW is priced at AED 79,900 and Sonata is priced at AED 114,999. Hence EMPOW is the cheapest amongst these Car.

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Which Car has more power between GAC EMPOW vs Hyundai Sonata?

The GAC EMPOW has power of 167Hp with 270Nm torque and Hyundai Sonata has power of 191Hp@6100rpm with 246Nm@4000rpm torque. Thus making Sonata the more powerful as compared to EMPOW.

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Which Car has more safety features between GAC EMPOW vs Hyundai Sonata?

EMPOW safety features: Passenger Airbag, Central Locking, Power Door Locks, Driver Airbag, Child Safety Locks, Anti-Lock Braking System, Anti-Theft Alarm, Brake Assist, Ebd, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Door Ajar Warning, Cruise Control, Engine Immobilizer, Electronic Stability Programe, ISOFIX and Hill Hold Assist

Sonata safety features: Central Locking, Passenger Airbag, Power Door Locks, Child Safety Locks, Driver Airbag, Anti-Lock Braking System, Rear Seat Belts, Seat Belt Warning, Day & Night Rear View Mirror, Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts, Rear Camera, Tyre Pressure Monitor, Cruise Control, Door Ajar Warning, Electronic Stability Programe, Lane Change Indicator, ISOFIX, Auto Hold, Electric Parking Brake, Speed Sensing Door Locks, First Aid Kit and Fire Extinguisher

The Hyundai Sonata has higher number of sefety features than EMPOW, hence Hyundai Sonata is more safer than GAC EMPOW.

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Which Car has more comfort features between EMPOW vs Sonata?

EMPOW comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Heater, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Follow Me Home Headlamps, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Foldable Rear Seat, Low Fuel Warning Light, Bottle Holder and Centre Console Armrest

Sonata comfort features: Air Conditioner, Power Windows Front, Power Windows Rear, Automatic Climate Control, Air Quality Control, Heater, Rear A/C Vents, Engine Start/Stop Button, Adjustable Seats, Height Adjustable Driver Seat, Electric Folding Rear View Mirror, Automatic Headlamps, Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle, Accessory Power Outlet, Power Steering, Multi-function Steering Wheel, Low Fuel Warning Light, Rear Seat Headrest, Cup Holders-Front, Bottle Holder, Centre Console Armrest, Usb charger, Remote Engine Start, Remote key and Power Driver Seat

The Hyundai Sonata has higher number of comfort features than EMPOW, hence Hyundai Sonata is more comfortable than GAC EMPOW.

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Which is bigger EMPOW or Sonata?

The EMPOW dimensions are 4700 mm length, 1850 mm width, 1432 mm height while the Sonata dimensions are 4910 mm length, 1860 mm width, 1445 mm height. Hence the Sonata is more longer more wider and more higher.

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