Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic

Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0 petrol description

Sedan Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic has been produced from March, 2006 to January, 2008. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 145 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 188 Nm (Newton metres) on 4250 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 3 and Euro 4 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 260 000 to 430 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier  ...  This Hyundai Sonata 2.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic has front wheel drive (FWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 194 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.3 litres per 100km (12 km/l), city fuel economy - 10 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 780 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 kilometers on highway.

Hyundai Sonata safety

During safety testing Hyundai Sonata has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of Hyundai Sonata is evaluated with four stars, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection Hyundai Sonata got two stars.

With the same engine there is also Hyundai Sonata version with manual gearbox (Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0i MT) available, which is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 1 seconds faster (in 10.5 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 6 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
Hyundai Sonata 2.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
Hyundai Sonata 2005

Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic technical data

Model: Hyundai Sonata 2.0i Automatic
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2006. March ... 2008. January 
Engine: 1975 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 190 g/km
Power: 145 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 188 NM ON 4250 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (4 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 194 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.3 (combined) 10.0 (urban) 6.7 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.80m (length) 1.83m (width) 1.48m (height)
Turning diameter: 10.9 meters
Ground clearance: 160 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Seats: 5 seats
Trunk capacity: 523 litres
Gross weight: 2030 kg

Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic engine G4GC

Engine reliability and common problems:

Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature sensor.
Overall, this engine can last around 260,000 to 430,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
Engine displacement 1975 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 82 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 93.5 mm
Compression ratio 10.1 : 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.

More service info
Timing belt change interval 60,000 km
Fuel system Injection
Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.0i Automatic oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 7.3 litres (7.7 quarts)
Power 136 - 143 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 179 - 186 NM ON 4250 RPM
Start of production (year) 2000
Duration of production 11 years
Engine also used on Kia Sportage Kia Ceed Hyundai Tucson Hyundai Elantra and 4 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All Hyundai Sonata sedan [2005 - 2008] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0i 16V Jan 2006 — Dec 2008 2.0 Petrol 137 HP 9.2 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 i 16V Jan 2006 — Dec 2008 2.0 Petrol 137 HP 9.2 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0i Mar 2006 — Jan 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 145 HP 7.8 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0i Automatic Mar 2006 — Jan 2008 2.0 Petrol 145 HP 8.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 CRDi VGT Mar 2006 — Jan 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (6)
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 CRDi VGT Automatic Mar 2006 — Jan 2008

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 140 HP 7.3 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.4i Jan 2005 — Jan 2008

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.4 Petrol 161 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 2005 2.4i Automatic Jan 2005 — Jan 2008 2.4 Petrol 161 HP 8.7 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.7i V6 Jan 2006 — Dec 2008 2.7 Petrol 172 HP - Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.7i V6 Automatic Jan 2006 — Dec 2008 2.7 Petrol 172 HP - Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 2005 3.3i V6 Apr 2005 — Jan 2008

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds

3.3 Petrol 233 HP 10.1 l/100km Automatic (5)
Hyundai Sonata 2005 reviews
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