2005 Hyundai Coupe vs. 2005 Volkswagen Passat
To start off, both 2005 Hyundai Coupe and 2005 Volkswagen Passat were released in the same year (2005). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,655 cc (6 cylinders), 2005 Hyundai Coupe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 161 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Volkswagen Passat weights approximately 102 kg more than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
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, 2005 Volkswagen Passat (351 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 100 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Hyundai Coupe. (251 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2005 Volkswagen Passat will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Hyundai Coupe.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Hyundai Coupe | 2005 Volkswagen Passat | |
| Make | Hyundai | Volkswagen |
| Model | Coupe | Passat |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2005 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2655 cc | 2496 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 161 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 251 Nm | 351 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 86.7 mm | 78.3 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 75 mm | 86.4 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Diesel |
| Top Speed | 220 km/hour | 226 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 8.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 4 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1408 kg | 1510 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4400 mm | 4680 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1750 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1340 mm | 1470 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2540 mm | 2710 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 10.4 L/100km | 7.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 62 L |
