Hyundai i40 2015 vs Volkswagen Passat 2014
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine: | 1.6 Petrol | 1.4 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 135 HP | 122 HP | |
| Torque: | 165 NM | 200 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.5 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Hyundai i40 engine produces 13 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 35 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | no data | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 66 litres | |
| 930 km with real consumption | 880 km with real consumption | ||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 420'000 km | 380'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 16 years | 9 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 8 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Kia Ceed, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai i30 | Installed on at least 11 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Skoda Octavia, Audi A3, Skoda Yeti | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| 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. | |||
| Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine: The engine is generally a reliable design and not particularly sensitive to fuel quality. However, it is prone to several common issues. One of the most widespread problems is the rapid buildup of carbon ... More about Hyundai i40 2015 1.6 engine Volkswagen Passat 2014 1.4 engine: The engine is prone to increased vibration at idle. The engine is also very demanding on fuel quality. The timing chain has a low life expectancy and must be monitored. Turbine problems are also common. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.46 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, 2 cm narrower, while the height of Hyundai i40 is 1 cm higher. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 506 litres | 586 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1672 litres | no data | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Hyundai i40 has 80 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.94 meters | no data | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`980 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | low | |
| Hyundai i40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 10 percent more cases than Hyundai i40, so Hyundai i40 quality is probably slightly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 16 000 | |
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