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Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008 3.3 V6vsHyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Hyundai Sonata V (NF) · Facelift 2008

3.3 V6

250 hp3342 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedSedan2008-2009
VS

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF)

2.4 GDI

201 hp2359 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedSedan2009-2012

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    240 km/h
    149 mph Unrestricted
    230 km/h
    143 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    250 hp
    186 kW
  • Highest torque
    310 Nm
    229 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    158 hp/t
    118 kW/t
    6.3 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    523 L
  • Best overall score
    60/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Lightest
    1,458 kg
    3,214 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    8.0 L/100 km
    29.4 mpg US
    35.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    11.8 L/100 km
    19.9 mpg US
    23.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.8 L/100 km
    40.6 mpg US
    48.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    875 km
    544 mi
  • Best economy score
    85/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
250hp186kW
201hp150kW
Torque
310Nm229lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,584kg3,492lb
1,458kg3,214lb
Gross weight
2,130kg4,696lb
2,030kg4,475lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
73.9s99% target: 238 km/h / 148 mph
Calculated
72.5s99% target: 223 km/h / 138 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.7s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
27.3s
Calculated
33.6s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.3s
Calculated
8.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
8L/100 km29.4mpg US35.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
14L/100 km16.8mpg US20.2mpg UK
11.8L/100 km19.9mpg US23.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
7.4L/100 km31.8mpg US38.2mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.5s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
158hp/t118kW/t72hp/1000 lb
Calculated
138hp/t103kW/t63hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
196Nm/t131lb-ft/ton
Calculated
171Nm/t115lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
707km439mi
Calculated
875km544mi
Calculated
Displacement
3,342cc204cu in
2,359cc144cu in
Length
4,800mm189in
4,820mm190in
Width
1,832mm72in
1,835mm72in
Height
1,475mm58in
1,470mm58in
Wheelbase
2,730mm107in
2,795mm110in
Front track
1,565mm62in
1,597mm63in
Rear track
1,550mm61in
1,597mm63in
Trunk volume
523L
523L
Doors
4
4
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
CO2 emissions-
191g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDIPowerTorque
  • Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: Power / Torque
  • Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V66,000 rpm4,500 rpm6,250 rpm
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI6,300 rpm4,250 rpm6,550 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.3 s
8.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.7 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
27.3 s
33.6 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Likely limited
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.8 s
2.9 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.3 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.3 s
10.8 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.2 s
13.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.5 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
156 km/h
97 mph
149 km/h
93 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 has 49 hp more than Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI.

The biggest power difference is between Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 49 hp (37 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
1,458 kg
3,214 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V67.7 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI8.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 and Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI: 0.8 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI and Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6: 1.9 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
707 km
439 mi
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
875 km
544 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
250 hp
186 kW
7.7 s
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
201 hp
150 kW
8.5 s
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
Power
250 hp
186 kW
0-100 km/h7.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
201 hp
150 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
7.7 s
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
8.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHyundaiSonata V (NF)Facelift 20083.3 V6HyundaiSonata VI (YF)2.4 GDI
Power
250 hp
186 kW
201 hp
150 kW
Torque
310 Nm
229 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.7 s
8.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
240 km/h149 mph
Restricted
230 km/h143 mph
Unrestricted
225 km/h140 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Lightness
1,584 kg
3,492 lb
1,458 kg
3,214 lb
Fuel consumption
9.9 L/100 km
23.8 mpg US
28.5 mpg UK
8.0 L/100 km
29.4 mpg US
35.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,800 mm
189.0 in
Height
1,475 mm
58.1 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Length
4,820 mm
189.8 in
Height
1,470 mm
57.9 in
Range score
707 km
439 mi
875 km
544 mi
CO2 score
-
191 g/km
Trunk score
523 L
18.5 cu ft
523 L
18.5 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
158 hp/t
118 kW/t
6.3 kg/hp
138 hp/t
103 kW/t
7.3 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI
Consumption9.9 L/100 km23.8 mpg US28.5 mpg UK8 L/100 km29.4 mpg US35.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km17.33 LC100 km14.00 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi27.88 LC100 mi22.53 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,485 L392 US gal327 UK gal1,200 L317 US gal264 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,599 LC/year2,100 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Hyundai Sonata V (NF) Facelift 2008 3.3 V6

  • Has 49 hp more
  • Has 60 Nm more
  • Is 0.8 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 20 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Hyundai Sonata VI (YF) 2.4 GDI

  • Is 126 kg lighter
  • Uses 1.9 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 168 km (104 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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