Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating.
Performance
Power:
163 HP
145 HP
Torque:
197 NM
188 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h:
10.5 seconds
10.5 seconds
Hyundai Sonata 2008 engine produces 18 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata 2006, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Hyundai Sonata 2006.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
7.7
7.8
Hyundai Sonata 2008 consumes 0.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata 2006, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata 2008 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 15 litres of fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
900 km in combined cycle
830 km in combined cycle
1110 km on highway
980 km on highway
Hyundai Sonata 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
Engine production duration:
6 years
11 years
Engine spread:
Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato
Installed on at least 7 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra
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.
Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 engine: Relatively reliable engine with a large resource. Can have inherent vibrations and is noisier than a typical petrol engine. Spare parts widely available. May have problems with ignition system and temperature ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2006 2.0 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 2008 and Hyundai Sonata 2006 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 2006, which means Hyundai Sonata 2008 can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces.
