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
9.6 seconds
Hyundai Sonata 2006 engine produces 5 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata 2008, but torque is 22 NM more than Hyundai Sonata 2008. Due to the lower power, Hyundai Sonata 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.1 seconds later.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
no data
9.4
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
67 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.
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.
