2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2004 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2004 Hyundai Sonata and 2004 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,358 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Sonata (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 30 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 50 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. 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, 2004 Volkswagen Passat (320 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 101 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (219 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 2004 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
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2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2004 Volkswagen Passat | |
Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
Model | Sonata | Passat |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Station Wagon |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2358 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 128 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
Torque | 219 Nm | 320 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 1900 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 88 mm | 81.1 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 97 mm | 96 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 18.5:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1546 kg | 1596 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4810 mm | 4690 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1840 mm | 1750 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1490 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2840 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 70 L | 62 L |