The Hyundai Sonata is a four-door, five-passenger sedan, and comes with a choice of 162-hp 2.4-liter four-cylinder and 234-hp V6 engines. The four-cylinder is available with either a five-speed manual or a four-speed Shiftronic automatic. The V6 comes with the five-speed Shiftronic automatic introduced in 2006. Safety features on all Sonatas include dual-stage front-seat airbags, front-seat side-impact airbags for torso protection, full-coverage side curtain airbags, antilock brakes with electronic brake-force distribution and electronic stability control with traction control.For 2008, the Hyundai Sonata trim levels change slightly.
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2008 Hyundai Sonata
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Specs & Features
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Overall Crash Safety Rating
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Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque
2.4L I-4 / 162 HP / 164 ft.lbs.
Transmission
Standard:
5-spd man w/OD
Available:
4-spd SHIFTRONIC w/OD
Drive Type
Front-wheel
Fuel Economy - City/Highway/Combined
21 / 31 / 26 Mpg
Passenger Capacity
5
Bumper to Bumper Warranty
60 Months / 60,000 Miles
Mechanical Specs
Engine - Cylinders/Horsepower/Torque | 2.4L I-4 / 162 HP / 164 ft.lbs. |
Drive Type | Front-wheel |
Fuel Economy - City/Hwy/Combined | 21 / 31 / 26 Mpg |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc |
Front Suspension | Double Wishbone |
Rear Suspension | Independent Multi-link |
Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel |
Fuel Tank | 17.7 Gal. |
Recommended Fuel Type | Regular Unleaded |
Average Cost To Fill Tank | $68 |
Dimensions & Capabilities
Maximum Cargo Volume | 16.3 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 105 Cu.ft. |
Exterior Length | 188.9 " |
Exterior Width | 72.1 " |
Exterior Height | 58.0 " |
Front Headroom | 40.1 " |
Rear Headroom | 38.2 " |
Front Legroom | 43.7 " |
Rear Legroom | 37.4 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 57.4 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 56.9 " |
Front Hip Room | |
Rear Hip Room | |
Curb Weight | 3,253 Lbs. / 3,266 Lbs. |
Wheel Base | 107 " |
Turning Radius | 17.9 ' |
Exterior Features
Door Count | 4 Doors |
Wheels | 16.0 " Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone / Pearlcoat Monotone |
Exterior Mirrors | Dual Power Remote Heated |
Bumpers | Body-colored |
Grille Moldings | Black |
Rear Spoiler | |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel |
Interior Features
Safety Features
Overall Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Front Crash Safety Rating |
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Overall Side Crash Safety Rating |
Not Yet Available
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Rollover Crash Safety Rating | |
Front Impact Airbags | Driver And Passenger |
Driver Side Impact Airbags | Seat Mounted |
Knee Airbag | |
Passenger Side Impact Airbag | Seat Mounted |
Rear Side Airbag | |
Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front |
Anti-Lock Brakes | 4-wheel Anti-lock Brakes (abs) |
Forward Collision Warning | |
Blind Spot Sensor | |
Lane Departure Warning | |
Autonomous Cruise Control | |
Pedestrian Detection | |
Driver Attention Alert | |
Daytime Running Lights | |
Auto High Beams | |
Adaptive Headlights | |
Parking Sensors | |
Security Systems | Security System |
Panic Alarm | |
Ignition Disable |
Warranty
Bumper To Bumper Months Miles | 60 Months / 60,000 Miles |
Major Components Months | 120 Months / 100,000 Miles |
Included Maintenance Months | |
Roadside Assistance Months | 60 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Corrosion Perforation | 84 Months / Unlimited Miles |
Accessories Months | 12 Months / 12,000 Miles |
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