Volkswagen Passat 2005 vs Hyundai Sonata 2008
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Petrol | 2.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing chain and belt | Timing chain | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 150 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 200 NM | 197 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 9.4 seconds | 10.5 seconds | |
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Volkswagen Passat is more dynamic to drive. Volkswagen Passat engine produces 13 HP less power than Hyundai Sonata, but torque is 3 NM more than Hyundai Sonata. Despite less power, Volkswagen Passat reaches 100 km/h speed 1.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 8.2 | 7.7 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 8.5 l/100km | 8.9 l/100km | |
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By specification Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.5 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volkswagen Passat could require 75 litres more fuel. But when we compare the real fuel consumption reported by users, Volkswagen Passat consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Hyundai Sonata. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 70 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 850 km in combined cycle | 900 km in combined cycle | |
| 1090 km on highway | 1110 km on highway | ||
| 820 km with real consumption | 780 km with real consumption | ||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 350'000 km | 390'000 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: | 5 years | 6 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 9 other car models, including Volkswagen Golf, Audi A3, Seat Altea, Seat Leon | Installed on at least 5 other car models, including Kia Sportage, Hyundai ix35, Kia Optima, Kia Cerato | |
| 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: | yes | no | |
| 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. | |||
| Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine: 2.0 FSI engine, part of the EA827 family, features a lightweight aluminum block with cast-iron liners and a unique timing system. A toothed belt drives the exhaust camshaft, while the intake camshaft is driven by a single-row chain, which also integrates with the variable valve timing mechanism. The timing regulator is ... More about Volkswagen Passat 2005 2.0 engine | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.76 m | 4.80 m | |
| Width: | 1.82 m | 1.83 m | |
| Height: | 1.47 m | 1.48 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volkswagen Passat is 4 cm shorter than the Hyundai Sonata, 1 cm narrower the height of the cars does not differ significantly. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 565 litres | 523 litres | |
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Volkswagen Passat has more luggage capacity. Even though the car is shorter, Volkswagen Passat has 42 litres more trunk space than the Hyundai Sonata. The Hyundai Sonata may have more interior space, so the cabin could be more spacious and more comfortable for the driver and passengers. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11 meters | 12 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volkswagen Passat is 1 metres less than that of the Hyundai Sonata, which means Volkswagen Passat can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | 2`000 | 2`030 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | average | no data | |
| Average price (€): | 1800 | 1800 | |
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