Hyundai Sonata vs Volkswagen Passat Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	--	Content and solid cabin Standard safety features Spacious second-row Read More
Things we don't like	--	The infotainment system is dated Rivals have better interiors Lethargic automatic transmission Read More

Engine Details

No Of Cylinders	4	4
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Compression Ratio	11.3:1	11.65:1
Fuel Supply System	--	Direct Fuel Injection

Transmission

Gear Box	6-Speed	6-Speed
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	FWD	--

Performance

Engine Displacement	2398 cc	1968 cc
Power	185 hp	174 hp
Torque	241 Nm	249 Nm
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol

Dimensions & Capacity

Cargo Volume	462 L	450 L
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 seats
Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	70 L	70 L
Length	4854 mm	4874 mm
Width	1864 mm	1834 mm
Height	1476 mm	1486 mm
Wheel Base	2804 mm	2794 mm
No Of Doors	5	4
Kerb Weight	1473 kg	1585 kg
Front Headroom	1026 mm	973 mm
Front Legroom	1156 mm	1077 mm
Rear Headroom	965 mm	960 mm
Rear Legroom	904 mm	993 mm
Ground Clearance	--	137 mm
Front Tread	--	1577 mm
Rear Tread	--	1549 mm
Gross Weight	--	2040 kg

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Suspension & Brakes

Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link	Multi-Link

Wheel & Tyre

Alloy Wheel Size	16 Inch	17 Inch
Tyre Size	205/65 R16	--
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Wheel Size	R16	R17

Steering

Steering Type	Power	Electric Power
Steering Column	Tilt & Telescopic	Tilt & Telescopic
Steering Gear Type	Rack & Pinion	Rack & Pinion
Turning Radius	5.5 m	5.5 m
Adjustable Steering Column	Yes	Yes

Security

Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Power Door Locks	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Device	Yes	--
Anti-Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
Smart Access Card Entry	--	No
Engine Immobilizer	--	Yes

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Safety

Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Front	Yes	Yes
Child Safety Locks	Yes	Yes
Side Airbag-Rear	Yes	No
Driver Airbag	Yes	Yes
Anti-Lock Braking System	Yes	Yes
Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Ebd	Yes	Yes
Vehicle Stability Control System	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Day & Night Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Front Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Rear Camera	Yes	Yes
Parking Sensors	No	--
Crash Sensor	Yes	Yes
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Yes
Front Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Traction Control	Yes	Yes

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Engine Details

Valve Configuration	DOHC DOHC	DOHC DOHC
Engine	2.4L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.4L Petrol Engine, Inline 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC	2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC 2.0L Petrol Engine, 4 Cylinder 16 Valve DOHC

Comfort & Convenience

Air Conditioner	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Front	Yes	Yes
Power Windows Rear	Yes	Yes
Automatic Climate Control	No	No
Air Quality Control	Yes	--
Heater	Yes	Yes
Engine Start/Stop Button	No	Yes
Adjustable Seats	Yes	Yes
Height Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Heated Seats - Front	No	Yes
Electric Folding Rear View Mirror	Yes	--
On Board Computer	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Gearshift Paddle	No	Yes
Accessory Power Outlet	Yes	Yes
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Multi-function Steering Wheel	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	--
Foldable Rear Seat	Yes	Yes
Remote Trunk Opener	No	--
Low Fuel Warning Light	Yes	Yes
Rear Reading Lamp	Yes	--
Rear Seat Headrest	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Center Arm Rest	Yes	--
Cup Holders-Front	Yes	Yes
Cup Holders-Rear	Yes	Yes
Seat Lumbar Support	No	--
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Folding Table Rear	No	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
Glove Box Cooling	--	No
Heated Seats - Rear	--	No
Automatic Headlamps	--	Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps	--	Yes
Centre Console Armrest	--	Yes

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Entertainment & Communication

Touch Screen	Yes	Yes
FM/AM/Radio	Yes	Yes
Navigation System	No	--
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Yes
CD Player	Yes	Yes
USB & Auxiliary Input	Yes	Yes
Speakers Front	Yes	Yes
Speakers Rear	Yes	Yes
Integrated 2DIN Audio	Yes	Yes

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Exterior

Adjustable Headlights	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights Front	Yes	--
Power Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	Yes	Yes
Manually Adjustable Exterior Rear View Mirror	No	No
Rear Window Wiper	Yes	No
Rear Window Washer	Yes	--
Wheel Covers	No	No
Alloy Wheels	Yes	Yes
Power Antenna	No	No
Rear Spoiler	No	No
Removable Convertible Top	No	No
Roof Carrier	No	No
Sun Roof	No	Optional Optional
Side Stepper	No	No
Outside Rear View Mirror Turn Indicator	No	Yes
Integrated Antenna	Yes	Yes
Rear Brake Type	Discs Discs	Discs Discs
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs	Ventilated Discs Ventilated Discs
Rain Sensing Wiper	--	No
Roof Rail	--	No

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Miscellaneous

Tacho Meter	Yes	Yes
Electronic Multi Tripmeter	Yes	Yes
Leather Seats	No	Yes
Fabric Upholstery	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	No	Yes
Digital Clock	Yes	Yes
Digital Odometer	Yes	Yes
Electric Adjustable Seats	No	Yes
Centrally Mounted Fuel Tank	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Type	Projector Projector	--
Advance Safety Feature	--	Blind Spot Monitor Blind Spot Monitor

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