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HYUNDAI Sonata 2008-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

Segment: Medium
Production years: 2008, 2009

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Hyundai refreshed the fifth generation of the Sonata in 2008 and targeted the same customers as the Honda Accord and the Toyota Camry, but at a lower price.

Since the world financial crisis was already claiming its victims, Hyundai was successful in getting a bigger slice of the market. The Korean automaker policy was to provide its flagship sedan with everything so the customers didn't have to pay extra for something. Moreover, for those who wanted more, there were some higher trim levels. But even the basic model had everything a regular family needed.

Hyundai was already working on the sixth generation of the Sonata when it brought the facelifted version of the Sonata V. While it didn't stand out on the road with its look, it won the wallets of many. At the front, the new grille tried to look more stylish with its three-slat design, while a new set of headlights with an angular design replaced the older ones. From its profile, the Sonata unveiled new alloy wheels design. At the back, the automaker installed LED taillights.

The evolution continued on the interior, where the Sonata facelift received a new center stack and instrument panel. Moreover, all versions featured 3.5mm AUX-in and USB, while the upper trim levels got iPod connectivity. In addition, a touch-screen sat-nav was available as an option.

Under the hood, Hyundai installed a new generation of Theta II, 2.4-liter inline-four engines paired as standard with a five-speed manual or a five-speed automatic. The range-topping version got a revised version of the Hyundai's 3.3-liter V6 that pumped 15 more hp than on the non-facelifted version.

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HYUNDAI Sonata 2008, 2009
  6 gasoline engines
  • 2.0L 4AT (164 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT (143 HP)
  • 2.0L 5MT (164 HP)
  • 2.4L 5AT (175 HP)
  • 2.4L 5MT (175 HP)
  • 3.3L V6 5AT (246 HP)
  2 diesel engines
  • 2.0L CRDi 4AT (150 HP)
  • 2.0L CRDi 6MT (150 HP)

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0L 4AT (164 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 4AT (164 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:120.7 KW @ 6200 RPM
164 HP @ 6200 RPM
162 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
197 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:121 mph (195 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:35.8 ft (10.9 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3212 lbs (1457 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway:35.1 mpg US (6.7 L/100Km)
Combined:29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:189 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0L 5MT (143 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (143 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:105.2 KW @ 6000 RPM
143 HP @ 6000 RPM
141 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:139 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
188 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:35.8 ft (10.9 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3292 lbs (1493 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4301 lbs (1951 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:22.6 mpg US (10.4 L/100Km)
Highway:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0L 5MT (164 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L 5MT (164 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1998 cm3
Power:120.7 KW @ 6200 RPM
164 HP @ 6200 RPM
162 BHP @ 6200 RPM
Torque:145 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM
197 Nm @ 4600 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:129 mph (208 km/h)
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:225/50 R17
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:35.8 ft (10.9 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3203 lbs (1453 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:23.3 mpg US (10.1 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:183 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.4L 5AT (175 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5AT (175 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2359 cm3
Power:130 KW @ 5800 RPM
177 HP @ 5800 RPM
174 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
168 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.8 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:35.8 ft (10.9 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3250 lbs (1474 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.2 mpg US (11.1 L/100Km)
Highway:35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined:28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:198 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.4L 5MT (175 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.4L 5MT (175 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:2359 cm3
Power:130 KW @ 5800 RPM
177 HP @ 5800 RPM
174 BHP @ 5800 RPM
Torque:124 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM
168 Nm @ 4250 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:132 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:35.8 ft (10.9 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3212 lbs (1457 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4475 lbs (2030 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
Highway:37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined:29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:190 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
3.3L V6 5AT (246 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 3.3L V6 5AT (246 HP)
Cylinders:V6
Displacement:3342 cm3
Power:184 KW @ 6000 RPM
250 HP @ 6000 RPM
247 BHP @ 6000 RPM
Torque:224 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM
304 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System:Multipoint Injection
Fuel:Gasoline
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):7.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:5-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:35.8 ft (10.9 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3292 lbs (1493 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4301 lbs (1951 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:16.8 mpg US (14 L/100Km)
Highway:31.7 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
Combined:23.75 mpg US (9.9 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:235 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0L CRDi 4AT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 4AT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1991 cm3
Power:110.3 KW @ 3800 RPM
150 HP @ 3800 RPM
148 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
305 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:124 mph (200 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):11.6 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:4-speed automatic
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3483 lbs (1580 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4740 lbs (2150 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:184 g/km

HYUNDAI Sonata
2.0L CRDi 6MT (150 HP)

ENGINE SPECS - 2.0L CRDi 6MT (150 HP)
Cylinders:L4
Displacement:1991 cm3
Power:110.3 KW @ 3800 RPM
150 HP @ 3800 RPM
148 BHP @ 3800 RPM
Torque:225 lb-ft @ 1800 RPM
305 Nm @ 1800 RPM
Fuel System:Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel:Diesel
Fuel capacity:18.5 gallons (70.0 L)
PERFORMANCE SPECS
Top Speed:126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph):10.7 s
TRANSMISSION SPECS
Drive Type:Front Wheel Drive
Gearbox:6-speed manual
BRAKES SPECS
Front:Ventilated Discs
Rear:Discs
TIRES SPECS
Tire Size:215/60 R16
DIMENSIONS
Length:188.9 in (4798 mm)
Width:72.1 in (1831 mm)
Height:58 in (1473 mm)
Front/rear Track:61.6/61 in (1,565/1,549 mm)
Wheelbase:107.5 in (2731 mm)
Ground Clearance:6.3 in (160 mm)
Cargo Volume:16.3 cuFT (462 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd):0.32
Turning circle:35.8 ft (10.9 m)
WEIGHT SPECS
Unladen Weight:3292 lbs (1493 kg)
Gross Weight Limit:4301 lbs (1951 kg)
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC)
City:30.1 mpg US (7.8 L/100Km)
Highway:47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined:39.2 mpg US (6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions:159 g/km
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