Hyundai Sonata 2026 vs Chery Arrizo 8 2026
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Chery Arrizo 8 — best value, most powerful, safest, longest warranty
The true 5-year cost estimate
Chery Arrizo 8 2026 costs about 7,190 SAR less to own over 5 years.
| Hyundai Sonata 2026 | Chery Arrizo 8 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| Estimated 5-year total cost | 77,266 SAR (1,288 SAR per month) | 70,076 SAR (1,168 SAR per month) |
| Yearly fuel/energy (20,000 km/yr) | 2,813 SAR | 3,092 SAR |
| Yearly comprehensive insurance (range) | 1,967 SAR – 4,916 SAR | 1,415 SAR – 3,536 SAR |
| Projected value after 3 years (retention) | 66,767 SAR (68%) | 39,613 SAR (56%) |
All figures are estimates from Beseyat's ownership-cost models and Saudi market parameters (fuel prices, insurance bands, typical depreciation) — actual costs vary by trim, driver and insurer. · Data as of: 2026-07-03
| Beseyat Score /100 | 65 | 78 |
|---|---|---|
| Price & ownership | ||
| Price range | 98,325 SAR – 144,900 SAR | 70,725 SAR – 93,150 SAR |
| Used market price | 66,000 – 96,500 SAR (2024) | — |
| Engine | ||
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2.5 L | 1.6 L |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Power | 180 hp | 197 hp |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 290 Nm |
| Battery capacity | — | — |
| Electric range | — | — |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 9.2 s | 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 210 km/h | 205 km/h |
| Transmission | Automatic · 8 | Dual-clutch (DCT) · 7 |
| Drivetrain | Front-wheel drive (FWD) | Front-wheel drive (FWD) |
| Fuel economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 15.5 km/L | 14.1 km/L |
| Tank capacity | 60 L | 57 L |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,910 mm | 4,780 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,843 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,469 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,840 mm | 2,790 mm |
| Boot capacity | 480 L | 450 L |
| Weight | 1,480 kg | 1,459 kg |
| Ground clearance | 135 mm | 140 mm |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 8 |
| NCAP rating | — | — |
| ADAS systems | 4
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| Warranty | ||
| Warranty | 3 years / 100,000 km | 5 years / 150,000 km |
FAQs about this comparison
Which is cheaper, Hyundai Sonata 2026 or Chery Arrizo 8 2026?
Chery Arrizo 8 2026 is cheaper to buy: it starts at 70,725 SAR versus 98,325 SAR for Hyundai Sonata 2026 — a difference of about 27,600 SAR (list prices; offers vary).
Which costs less in fuel?
At 20,000 km per year, Hyundai Sonata 2026 costs roughly 2,813 SAR a year in fuel/energy versus about 3,092 SAR for Chery Arrizo 8 2026 (estimate at current Saudi prices).
Roughly how much is the insurance premium?
Estimated yearly comprehensive premium: Hyundai Sonata 2026 between 1,967 SAR and 4,916 SAR, and Chery Arrizo 8 2026 between 1,415 SAR and 3,536 SAR, depending on driver record and insurer.
Which scores higher on Beseyat?
Chery Arrizo 8 2026 scores 78/100 on the Beseyat Score versus 65/100 for Hyundai Sonata 2026 (data-driven methodology, no paid placement).
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