Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors.
Performance
Power:
145 HP
163 HP
Torque:
188 NM
197 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
11.5 seconds
11.5 seconds
Hyundai Sonata 2006 engine produces 18 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata 2008, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Hyundai Sonata 2008.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.3
7.9
Hyundai Sonata 2006 consumes 0.4 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata 2006 could require 60 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
880 km in combined cycle
970 km on highway
1040 km on highway
Hyundai Sonata 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Average engine lifespan:
400'000 km
390'000 km
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
11 years
6 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato
In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata 2006 might be a better choice in this respect.
Dimensions
Length:
4.80 m
4.80 m
Width:
1.83 m
1.83 m
Height:
1.48 m
1.48 m
Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata 2006 and Hyundai Sonata 2008 are practically the same length.
Trunk capacity:
523 litres
523 litres
Turning diameter:
10.9 meters
12 meters
The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata 2006 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata 2008, which means Hyundai Sonata 2006 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
