2004 Hyundai Sonata vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, 2005 Volkswagen Passat is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Hyundai Sonata. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Hyundai Sonata would be higher. At 2,343 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Hyundai Sonata is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Hyundai Sonata (140 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 12 more horse power than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. (128 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2004 Hyundai Sonata should accelerate faster than 2005 Volkswagen Passat. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 109 kg more than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Let's talk about torque, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (310 Nm) has 111 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Hyundai Sonata. (199 Nm). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Hyundai Sonata.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Hyundai Sonata | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Sonata | Passat |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2343 cc | 1968 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 128 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 199 Nm | 310 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 87 mm | 81 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 96 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 18.5:1 |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1443 kg | 1552 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4750 mm | 4710 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1830 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2710 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Highway | 7.8 L/100km | 6.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 10.7 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 9.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 65 L | 62 L |
