Hyundai Sonata 2008 vs Hyundai Sonata 2006
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| 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: | 11.5 seconds | 11.5 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): | 7.9 | 8.3 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata 2008 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata 2008 consumes 0.4 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 60 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 880 km in combined cycle | 780 km in combined cycle | |
| 1040 km on highway | 970 km on highway | ||
| Hyundai Sonata 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 400'000 km | |
| 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. | |||
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. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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