Hyundai Sonata 2005 engine produces 17 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata 2008, whereas torque is 2 NM less than Hyundai Sonata 2008.
Fuel consumption
Fuel consumption (l/100km):
10.1
9.9
Hyundai Sonata 2005 consumes 0.2 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata 2008, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata 2005 could require 30 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity:
65 litres
70 litres
Full fuel tank distance:
640 km in combined cycle
700 km in combined cycle
870 km on highway
940 km on highway
Hyundai Sonata 2008 gets more mileage on one fuel tank.
Engines
Engine production duration:
7 years
7 years
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.
