2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic vs. 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic
To start off, both 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic and 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic were released in the same year (2008). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,342 cc (6 cylinders), 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic (232 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 94 more horse power than 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic. (138 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic should accelerate faster than 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic weights approximately 40 kg more than 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic (305 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic. (304 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2008 Hyundai Sonata 2.0 CRDi Automatic | 2008 Hyundai Sonata 3.3 V6 GLS Automatic | |
| Make | Hyundai | Hyundai |
| Model | Sonata | Sonata |
| Year Released | 2008 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1991 cc | 3342 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 138 HP | 232 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 304 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 17.5:1 | 10.4:1 |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.6 seconds | 7.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1686 kg | 1646 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4810 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1840 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1480 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2740 mm | 2740 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.1 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
