2001 Hyundai XG vs. 2001 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2001 Hyundai XG and 2001 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2001). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,771 cc (6 cylinders), 2001 Volkswagen Passat is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (190 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 29 more horse power than 2001 Hyundai XG. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat should accelerate faster than 2001 Hyundai XG. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2001 Hyundai XG weights approximately 41 kg more than 2001 Volkswagen Passat.
Because 2001 Volkswagen Passat is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2001 Hyundai XG. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2001 Volkswagen Passat (280 Nm @ 3200 RPM) has 50 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Hyundai XG. (230 Nm @ 4100 RPM). This means 2001 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Hyundai XG. 2001 Hyundai XG has automatic transmission and 2001 Volkswagen Passat has manual transmission. 2001 Volkswagen Passat will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Hyundai XG will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
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2001 Hyundai XG | 2001 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | XG | Passat |
Year Released | 2001 | 2001 |
Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2493 cc | 2771 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 5 valves |
Horse Power | 161 HP | 190 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 230 Nm | 280 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4100 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1566 kg | 1525 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4870 mm | 4680 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2760 mm | 2710 mm |