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