Hyundai Sonata 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 305 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 15 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.8 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.0 | 5.9 | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Hyundai Sonata consumes 1.1 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 165 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1000 km in combined cycle | 1180 km in combined cycle | |
| 1290 km on highway | 1420 km on highway | ||
| Volkswagen Passat gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
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 the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| 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: | 12 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 1 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Hyundai Sonata can be harder to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`150 | 2`060 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 2000 | 2000 | |
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