Hyundai Sonata 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat CC 2008
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 271 HP | 200 HP | |
| Torque: | 365 NM | 280 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.5 seconds | 7.8 seconds | |
| Hyundai Sonata engine produces 71 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat CC, whereas torque is 85 NM more than Volkswagen Passat CC. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 0.7 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 8.5 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 10 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Hyundai Santa FE, Kia Sportage, Kia Sorento, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Audi A3, Volkswagen Beetle, Audi TT | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Hyundai Sonata might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
| Hydraulic tappets: | no | yes | |
| The Volkswagen Passat CC 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: | 4.82 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.84 m | 1.86 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.42 m | |
| Hyundai Sonata is 2 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat CC, 3 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 523 litres | 532 litres | |
| Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 9 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat CC. 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 | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat CC, which means Hyundai Sonata can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`970 | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | no data | below average | |
| Average price (€): | 2200 | 5400 | |
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