Hyundai i40 2011 vs Volkswagen Passat 2010
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Diesel | |
| Petrol engines (Hyundai i40) 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. | |||
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain | Timing belt | |
| Engine chain usually needs to be replaced less often than the timing belt, but the cost of replacing the chain is usually higher. Chain motors are considered to be more reliable, but noisier and more vibration generating. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 140 HP | |
| Torque: | 201 NM | 320 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | n/a seconds | 9.8 seconds | |
| Hyundai i40 engine produces 10 HP more power than Volkswagen Passat, but torque is 119 NM less than Volkswagen Passat. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | no data | 5.2 | |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Engine production duration: | 15 years | 8 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 6 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai Sonata, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Optima | Installed on at least 12 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Volkswagen Sharan, Audi A3 | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine: The engine is very durable and can last a long time with proper maintenance, and is also quite economical for its power. There may be some problems with the turbine geometry. It is important to use good ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2010 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.74 m | 4.77 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.82 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.47 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Hyundai i40 is 3 cm shorter than the Volkswagen Passat, width is practically the same also the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 525 litres | 565 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage space. Hyundai i40 has 40 litres less trunk space than the Volkswagen Passat. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.9 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Hyundai i40 is 0.5 metres less than that of the Volkswagen Passat, which means Hyundai i40 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 2`130 | |
| Safety: | |||
| Hyundai i40 is better rated in child safety tests. The Hyundai i40 scores higher in active safety technologies (stability control, lane assist, automatic braking, etc.) tests. | |||
| Quality: | low | low | |
| Hyundai i40 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volkswagen Passat has serious deffects in 15 percent more cases than Hyundai i40, so Hyundai i40 quality is probably better | |||
| Average price (€): | 6000 | 5000 | |
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