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2.0T or V6

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#1 ·
I've been a hyundai fan since my first car ( 02 Elantra GT 5 door hatch 5 speed). I'm now looking to get rid of my 06 sonata LX/limited for a G coupe. Test driving the 4 cyl turbo, I can believe how much FUC**** power that engine got!:point: More horse however is always good especially in RWD which makes me consider the 6 cyl. Money is kinda tight though..... so help me out.... should I get the 4 or 6?? :dunno:
 
#2 ·
I haven't driven either the 2.0T or the V6, but this is my opinion.
If you've been driving a Hyundai Elantra (I have experience because this is my mom's car) and the Hyundai Sonata (I drove a 2005 Kia Optima V6).. I think it's safe to assume that even the 2.0T will have more than enough power for you to have fun with it.

And if money is tight, definitely get the 2.0T.
But don't make rash decisions until you also test drive the V6.
 
#3 ·
I have driven them both twice now. It is a tough decision. I think it comes down to how you plan to use the car. If you do mostly highway driving, go with the v6 as the 2.0 runs out of steam at high speeds. If you are mostly around town, I think the 2.0t has a better, lighter feel to it.

I am torn myself, but leaning towards the 2.0t after my last set of test drives. And this is coming from someone who's last two cars have been v6s.
 
#4 ·
I must have gone through this dilemma a million times myself and invariably, it comes down to whether or not the extra few thousands are worth the extra power and amenities like HIDs, push-start, rims, brakes, etc. and to me, it is.

I can live without the power but I like the exclusives that are available on the V6. If only the 2.0T had push-start, HIDs, mirror mounted turn signals and all black leather instead of the cloth. Once you get to the 2.0T Track the price difference between the 3.8GT seems very close; $4000 close.
 
#5 ·
I can live without the power but I like the exclusives that are available on the V6. If only the 2.0T had push-start, HIDs, mirror mounted turn signals and all black leather instead of the cloth. Once you get to the 2.0T Track the price difference between the 3.8GT seems very close; $4000 close.
I dont know where you are getting this number from but its not even $4000 difference between the two track editions lol. It's more like just under $1000 between getting a 2.0T Track and a 3.8GT.

I'm in the same predicament, i dont know whether to get the 2.0T track or getting the 3.8gt. i will just have to wait and see how they both drive when i finally get a chance to test drive them
 
#8 ·
the turbo 2.0 is sloooowwww. like really, its still a great car, smooth power, and it has some usable power, but its real slow at this point... needs a tune and what not.

the v6 will be a ton of fun, but i would miss the track editions push button/proxy key and HID's plus suspension. its just enough to sway me track and wait for that tune rather than get the v6, have it for a while, do exhaust intake and a tune (and high angle cams), but then have it at a dead end because i dont want to spend 5 G's on a turbo kit just to have it blow up and be a pain in my ass.

i think you would be plenty happy with the 2.0 =], but for sure test drive them both!!
 
#9 ·
Get a v8!
 
#18 ·
Most manufacturers don't and hyundai especially seems not to... the naming is VERY confusing too, since Canadian GTs are American Tracks and Canadian base models are similar to the American GT.

The Canadian 4 cylinder is fairly nekkid of options, so lots of deletes compared to what y'all get.
 
#28 ·
2.0t for those that dont mind turning wrenches and making huge power numbers .
The 3.8 is perfect for those that dont feel like working on something right off the bat , and still has great power out of the box.
Once the 2.0t gets a turbo upgrade , its going to really impress the masses .

JC
GenesisSpeed.com
 
#30 ·
If you consider mileage, please consider actual numbers, I don't think the EPA ratings are very accurate :)

In my experience the 3.8 is underrated as I am driving a sports car in a sporty fashion but still getting an average of 19.6 mpg and it floats between 18-21 in city driving.
I would expect that on the highway you could see similar gains over the rated mpg.

I am unsure of what 2.0 drivers are getting, but I've heard some complaints about fuel economy from a couple of them.
 
#33 ·
As has been pointed out, both cars have their fans. Ask yourself how are you going to drive, where are you going to drive, do you want to wrench on the car etc..

For me it was a matter of which track model the dealer could get first. It turned out to be the 2.0. I have found that in the 3500-5000RPM rev band the car pulls hard. In normal driving I am getting about 25 MPG in combo conditions.

Either version will be a lot of fun. Both have their fan bases. Both will have great after market support, unlike our 2002 Elantra's. So in the end, drive both and pick the one that you enjoy the most.
 
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