Hyundai Sonata 2006 vs Hyundai Sonata 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 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: | 137 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 179 NM | 197 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 11.5 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata 2006 engine produces 26 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata 2008, whereas torque is 18 NM less than Hyundai Sonata 2008. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata 2006 reaches 100 km/h speed 1.9 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.2 | 7.9 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata 2006 consumes 1.3 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 195 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 700 km in combined cycle | 880 km in combined cycle | |
| 790 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: | 4.75 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.48 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata 2006 is smaller. Hyundai Sonata 2006 is 5 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata 2008, width is practically the same , while the height of Hyundai Sonata 2006 is 5 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 523 litres | |
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Hyundai Sonata 2008 has more luggage space. Hyundai Sonata 2006 has 93 litres less trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata 2008. | |||
| 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`020 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 1600 | |
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