Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Hyundai Sonata 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.7 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| 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: | 172 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 250 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.7 seconds | 10.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata 2006 is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata 2006 engine produces 5 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata 2008, but torque is 22 NM more than Hyundai Sonata 2008. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.9 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 4 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima, Hyundai Coupe | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata 2008 might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | yes | no | |
| The Hyundai Sonata 2006 engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2008 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2008 2.4 engine | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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