Hyundai Sonata 2008 vs Hyundai Sonata 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 177 HP | 161 HP | |
| Torque: | 228 NM | 219 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.6 seconds | 8.9 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata 2008 engine produces 16 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata 2005, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Hyundai Sonata 2005. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata 2008 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 | 8.3 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata 2008 consumes 1.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata 2005, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata 2008 could require 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 67 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 710 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| Hyundai Sonata 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 11 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | |
| 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. | |||
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 2008 and Hyundai Sonata 2005 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 523 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | 10.9 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata 2008 is 1.1 metres more than that of the Hyundai Sonata 2005, which means Hyundai Sonata 2008 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`951 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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