Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V

Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5 petrol description

Sedan Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V has been produced from November, 1998 to June, 2001. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 160 horsepower on 6000 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 3750 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by belt (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 220 000 to 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This Hyundai Sonata 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 4.5 litres.

Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V has front wheel drive (FWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.5 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 212 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.7 litres per 100km (10.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata 1998 - 2001 versions, fuel consumption in city - 13.5 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 7.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 65 litres or 17.17 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 660 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 860 kilometers on highway.

With the same engine there is also Hyundai Sonata version with automatic gearbox (Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.8 seconds later (in 9.3 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.3 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 10.0 litres per 100 km.
Hyundai Sonata 1998

Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V technical data

Model: Hyundai Sonata 2.5i V6 24V
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 1998. November ... 2001. June 
Engine: 2493 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 232 g/km
Power: 160 HP ON 6000 RPM Torque: 230 NM ON 3750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Front wheel drive (FWD)
Maximum speed: 212 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 8.5 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.7 (combined) 13.5 (urban) 7.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 65 litres (17.2 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.71m (length) 1.82m (width) 1.41m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.6 meters
Gross weight: 1910 kg

Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V engine G6BV

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 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 2493 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 75 mm
Compression ratio 10 : 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 1998 2.5i V6 24V oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 4.5 litres (4.8 quarts)
Power 160 - 170 HP ON 6000 RPM
Torque 230 NM ON 3750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on Kia Optima Kia Magentis

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 [1998 - 2001] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
Hyundai Sonata 1998 1.8 1.8 Petrol 133 HP - Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 1.8 1.8 Petrol 133 HP - Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.0i 16V Nov 1998 — Jun 2001

Most fuel efficient version

2.0 Petrol 136 HP 8.9 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.0i 16V Nov 1998 — Jun 2001 2.0 Petrol 136 HP 9.9 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.0 2.0 Petrol 147 HP - Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.0 2.0 Petrol 147 HP - Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.4 Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 2.4 Petrol 150 HP - Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.4 Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 2.4 Petrol 150 HP - Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V Nov 1998 — Jun 2001

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 8.5 seconds

2.5 Petrol 160 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5i V6 24V Nov 1998 — Jun 2001 2.5 Petrol 160 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5 V6

Most powerfull version (175 HP)

2.5 Petrol 175 HP - Manual (5)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 2.5 V6

Most powerfull version (175 HP)

2.5 Petrol 175 HP - Automatic (4)
Hyundai Sonata 1998 reviews
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