Hyundai Sonata 2005

This generation of Hyundai Sonata has been produced from January, 2005 to December, 2008. We can provide information about 11 modifications of this generation. The car has been produced only with front wheel drive.

This Hyundai is available with four petrol engines with displacement from 2.0 to 3.3 litres and power of from 137 to 233 horsepower un one diesel engine with displacement 2.0 litres and power of 140 HP.
The car is available with both manual (5 versions), as well as automatic (6 versions) gearbox.

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Hyundai Sonata 2005 average fuel consumption in combined cycle for petrol engine is from 7.8 to 10.1 litres per 100km, whereas for diesel engine - from 6.1 to 7.3 litres per 100km. The most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata 2005 petrol engine version is Hyundai Sonata 2.0i, consuming 7.8 litres per 100km. While the most fuel efficient Hyundai Sonata 2005 diesel - Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi VGT for 100 kilometers consumes 6.1 liters of diesel.
According to user reviews, Hyundai Sonata real-world fuel consumption is on average about approximately for 14 percents higher as the manufacturer's claimed fuel economy (on average +16% for petrol engines and +12% for diesel engines). For a more detailed actual fuel economy of each model, select a specific Hyundai Sonata modification.

Hyundai Sonata 2005 CO2 emissions for petrol engine are from 186 to 205 grams per kilometer, whereas for diesel engine - from 163 to 191 grams per kilometer. From Hyundai Sonata with petrol engines the lowest CO2 emissions has Hyundai Sonata 2.0i which produces an average of 186 grams of CO2 per kilometer. In turn, from the Hyundai Sonata diesels least CO2 distributes Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi VGT - 163 grams per km.

The best acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h - 7.7 seconds has Hyundai Sonata 3.3i V6 version, conversely the tardiest one is Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi VGT Automatic reaching this speed only in 11.6 seconds. The maximum top speed is 230 km/h for the 3.3 petrol 6-cylinder 233 hp version (Hyundai Sonata 3.3i V6).

Lenght of Hyundai Sonata is 479 cm, it is decent size car. For comparison - Hyundai Sonata is about 1 cm longer than Mazda 6 sedan, but 1 cm shorter than Audi A6 sedan. Hyundai Sonata gross weight is from 2020 to 2130 kg (depending on modification), this car is about 5 percent heavier than the average for this age and class of vehicles.

This Hyundai is very cheap for its class - it can be purchased (in Latvia, EU) for around 1800 €. According to user reviews, average Hyundai Sonata repair costs are 120 € per year. Users calculated Hyundai Sonata 2005 cost of ownership for this generation, got average 2400 € cost per year and 0.21 € cost per one kilometer. Fuel costs were estimated at around 60%, while repair and maintenance costs - around 24% from total. We have an excellent car cost calculator, calculate ownership costs of Hyundai Sonata for your situation and driving habits here! Below you will find more detailed information about Hyundai Sonata prices and costs.

In user reviews Hyundai Sonata received average grade 8.4 (from 10) - better than average rate for same years cars (7.9). 86% of reviewers would recommend this car to the friend.

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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.

Hyundai Sonata prices

Hyundai Sonata 2005 - 2008 sedan price in Latvia is from 1000 € to 3300 €.
Comparing to analogical vehicles Hyundai Sonata price is more below average - Hyundai Sonata is approximately for 49 percents cheaper then average sedans of this age (compare sedans 2005 - 2008 prices). Despite of relatively low price Hyundai Sonata quality is above average (see below), so this Hyundai can be a good buy.