Hyundai Sonata 2005 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.4 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 161 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 219 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.9 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Hyundai Sonata is more dynamic to drive. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 11 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, whereas torque is 19 NM more than Volkswagen Passat. Thanks to more power Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.5 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.3 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 10.2 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.1 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Hyundai Sonata could require 15 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.7 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 780 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1010 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 630 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Used also on Hyundai Grandeur | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Volkswagen Passat might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat engine has hydraulic tappets (lifters), providing quieter operation and no need for periodic adjustment, but they are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in case of failure. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.80 m | 4.76 m | |
| Width: | 1.83 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.48 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 1 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 42 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. This could mean that the Hyundai Sonata uses more space in the cabin, so the driver and passengers could be more spacious and comfortable. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.1 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`030 | 2`000 | |
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| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 2200 | |
| Rating in user reviews: | 8.4/10 | 8.0/10 | |
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