Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V

Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V has been produced from January, 1993 to December, 1996. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 139 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 179 Nm (Newton metres) on 4000 revolutions per minute.

This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This Hyundai Sonata 2.0 engine oil type is 10W-40 and oil capacity is 4 litres.

Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10.2 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 200 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.9 litres per 100km (12.7 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata 1993 - 1996 versions, fuel consumption in city - 9.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 820 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1060 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Hyundai Sonata version with automatic gearbox (Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 2.3 seconds later (in 12.5 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 8.2 litres per 100 km.
Hyundai Sonata 1993

Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V technical data

Model: Hyundai Sonata 2.0i GLS 16V
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1993. January ... 1996. December 
Engine: 1997 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 139 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 179 NM ON 4000 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 200 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 10.2 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 7.9 (combined) 9.5 (urban) 6.1 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.70m (length) 1.77m (width) 1.41m (height)
Trunk capacity: 373 litres
Gross weight: 1750 kg

Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V engine G4CP 16V

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 1997 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 85 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88 mm
Compression ratio 9 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing belt

Timing belt engines are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain engines, but belt usually needs to be replaced more often and the risk of breakage is higher.

Fuel system Injection
Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V oil type 10W-40
Oil capacity 4 litres (4.2 quarts)
Coolant capacity 7.3 litres (7.7 quarts)
Power 125 - 145 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 165 - 190 NM ON 4000 RPM
Start of production (year) 1988
Duration of production 15 years

All Hyundai Sonata sedan [1993 - 1996] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Hyundai Sonata 1993 1.8

Most fuel efficient version

1.8 Petrol 98 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0 GLS 2.0 Petrol 105 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V 2.0 Petrol 139 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1993 2.0i GLS 16V 2.0 Petrol 139 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1993 3.0i GLS V6

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 10.1 seconds

3.0 Petrol 146 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1993 reviews
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