Hyundai Sonata 2008 vs Volkswagen Passat 2005
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain and belt | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 163 HP | 150 HP | |
| Torque: | 197 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.5 seconds | 9.4 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 3 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 7.7 | 8.2 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 8.5 l/100km | |
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By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.5 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat, which means that by driving the Hyundai Sonata over 15,000 km in a year you can save 75 litres of fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Hyundai Sonata consumes 0.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 900 km in combined cycle | 850 km in combined cycle | |
| 1110 km on highway | 1090 km on highway | ||
| 790 km with real consumption | 820 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 390'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Hyundai Sonata engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 6 years | 5 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | 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 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`030 | 2`000 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1600 | 2200 | |
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