Hyundai Sonata 2008 engine produces 16 HP more power than Hyundai Sonata 2005, whereas torque is 9 NM more than Hyundai Sonata 2005.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
8.9
8.7
Hyundai Sonata 2008 consumes 0.2 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 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
70 litres
65 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
780 km in combined cycle
740 km in combined cycle
1000 km on highway
980 km on highway
Hyundai Sonata 2008 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.
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.
