Hyundai Sonata 2001 vs Volkswagen Passat 2000
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 1.9 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai Sonata) are generally quieter, smoother, and better suited for short trips due to quicker warm-up times. Diesel (Volkswagen Passat) engines, on the other hand, offer superior fuel efficiency and torque, making them ideal for long-distance driving and heavy loads. Read more: Petrol vs. Diesel: Fuel Economy and Key Differences. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 133 HP | 130 HP | |
| Torque: | 178 NM | 310 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 13.3 seconds | 9.9 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is a more dynamic driving. Hyundai Sonata engine produces 3 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 132 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. Despite the higher power, Hyundai Sonata reaches 100 km/h speed 3.4 seconds later. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.0 | 5.6 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.8 l/100km | 6.5 l/100km | |
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The Volkswagen Passat is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Hyundai Sonata consumes 3.4 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 510 litres more fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Hyundai Sonata consumes 2.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 65 litres | 62 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 720 km in combined cycle | 1100 km in combined cycle | |
| 910 km on highway | 1340 km on highway | ||
| 730 km with real consumption | 950 km with real consumption | ||
| 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: | 4.75 m | 4.70 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.75 m | |
| Height: | 1.42 m | 1.46 m | |
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Hyundai Sonata is larger, but slightly lower. Hyundai Sonata is 5 cm longer than the Volkswagen Passat, 7 cm wider, while the height of Hyundai Sonata is 4 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 430 litres | 475 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Despite its longer length, Hyundai Sonata has 45 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: | 11.2 meters | 11 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai Sonata is 0.2 metres more than that of the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`020 | 1`960 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | no data | average | |
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 1400 | |
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