2005 Chevrolet Avalanche vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata
To start off, 2008 Hyundai Sonata is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche would be higher. At 5,325 cc (8 cylinders), 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (295 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (234 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche weights approximately 1279 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche (447 Nm) has 141 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata. (306 Nm). This means 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche | 2008 Hyundai Sonata | |
| Make | Chevrolet | Hyundai |
| Model | Avalanche | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Pickup | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 5325 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 295 HP | 234 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 447 Nm | 306 Nm |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 6 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 2467 kg | 1188 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4800 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 2030 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1880 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 3310 mm | 2730 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 12.4 L/100km | 8.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 16.8 L/100km | 12.5 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 14.7 L/100km | 10.8 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 117 L | 67 L |
