Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs Hyundai Sonata 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 177 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 228 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.6 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata 2005 engine produces 16 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata 2008, whereas torque is 9 NM less than Hyundai Sonata 2008. Despite less power, Hyundai Sonata 2005 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 9.4 | |
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The Hyundai Sonata 2005 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata 2005 consumes 1.1 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata 2008, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata 2005 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 165 litres of fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 710 km in combined cycle | |
| Hyundai Sonata 2005 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 11 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sorento | |
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai Sonata 2008 2.4 engine: Generally reliable and easy to maintain engine, with spare parts available. The engine is not particularly demanding on fuel quality. Although the manufacturer does not specify a chain change interval, it ... More about Hyundai Sonata 2008 2.4 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 2005 and Hyundai Sonata 2008 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 523 litres | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata 2005 is 1.1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata 2008, which means Hyundai Sonata 2005 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 1`951 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 2000 | |
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